It eventually connects to Thunder Pass and the northern reaches of Rocky Mountain National Park. The current trail follows an old, abandoned logging road and is extremely steep with severe erosion in places. VOC will mitigate these problems by rerouting the trail to a more suitable location, closing existing trails and revegetating disturbed areas. Interested volunteers must commit to the entire week and a formal application is required. Volunteers will backpack two miles into this high alpine area and assist with the daily camp duties.
Numbers are limited due to the sensitive alpine environment.
Lost Lake is one of 300 bodies of water situated on the geologically unique Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat-top mountain. Lost Lake is part of the Mesa Lakes Recreation Area located near Collbran and the Powderhorn Ski Resort. This is one of the most popular camping areas on the Grand Mesa and the trails receive heavy use. Re-establishing a good, sustainable route will improve the user experience while mitigating environmental impacts caused by poor drainage and hikers going off the trail to avoid problems. It is also one of only two remaining natural prairie salt marshes in Boulder County and was recently purchased by the City of Boulder Open Space Department.