Lost Lake Trail, Nederland: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#1 of 4 Tourist attractions in Nederland #2 of 14 Hiking areas in Nederland

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.79

5.0 km from the center of Nederland

Rating breakdown

5 ★84%
4 ★15%
3 ★1%
2 ★1%
1 ★0%

Nederland, CO 80466

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Lost Lake Trail?: Lost Lake Trail is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 287 reviews.
How does Lost Lake Trail rank in Nederland?: Lost Lake Trail is #1 of 4 Tourist attractions in Nederland by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Lost Lake Trail located?: Nederland, CO 80466 — 5.0 km from the center of Nederland.

Reviews (8)

Daniel Sergeeff 2024 Jun 28

I love this trail! Really quick and easy. Many places to explore. Even good for the kiddos as the trail is very wide. And once you get to the top it’s well worth it! I recommend bringing up snacks and spending a few hours exploring/walking around when you get up.

Felix Rios 2024 Jun 15

Fun hike, slightly steep, cool lake at the end. I could see how camping here could be a vibe.

Amy Lopez 2024 Jun 09

Ideal early summer hike. Lots of water access and not too crowded. Parking at trailhead full so took a dog friendly shuttle from Nederland HS.

Brian Lawson 2023 Sep 09

This is probably my favorite hike so far in 2023. Hiked Hessie Trail to Lost Lake 4th of July weekend. I started around sunrise with only campers on the trail at the point. The lake was beautiful at sunrise. Also, there are several places to stop along the way with waterfalls and nature vie

Saurav Shrestha 2023 May 30

Had awesome time hiking to Lost Lake via Hessie trail. The trail is a moderate hike for me. Some sections of the trail was still snow covered so make sure you are prepared if planning to hike sooner this month.

Mercedes 2021 Sep 30

Moderate hike. Absolutely gorgeous end at a beautiful lake. Parking is PACKED. Do yourself a favor, park at Nederland High and take the shuttle. When I got there on a Sunday around 12 I took the last parking spot at the SCHOOL. The driver said there’s usually a line for the shuttle at the school. I’ve recommended this to all of my friends and it’s been a go to hike for me. Pretty easy… might take a couple of breaks on the way up but nothing to strenuous for someone who is acclimated. I recommend bringing lunch or a hammock to relax by the lake. It’s beautiful.

Nicole Pellegrino 2021 Sep 17

Amazing hike! Not too hard, well marked and beautiful views! I’d recommend going around the lake to get the whole mountain view! They have a shuttle at the bottom to bring you to the trail due to parking.

Alex Georgevitch 2020 Mar 07

Wonderful hiking area that is well maintained but heavily traveled. The hike to lost lake isn’t too bad but there are a few strenuous climbs plus the elevation adds a little to the hike. I would strongly recommend that when you get to the lake you continue up for spectacular views and to get above 10,000 feet in elevation!

Make sure to enjoy some of the side trails for great little waterfalls and pretty views. I can’t wait to get back up in the area and go for more of an extended hike or backpack trip. Make sure to enjoy Nederland when you get back from your hike!