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This loop trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. It eventually climbs up to Lost Lake which is nestled in the trees with views of the Gore Range. There are beautiful aspen groves along this route and you can enjoy the solitude of this lightly traveled area.
* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.
At a Glance
Usage:
Light
Restrictions:
Only open to Hike/Horse since the trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.
Closest Towns:
Heeney, CO
General Information
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9. Travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 16.8 miles. Just after mile marker 118 turn left onto County Road 30 toward the town of Heeney. Follow County Road 30 for approximately 0.5 miles and turn right into the parking area at the old Grandview Cemetery on the right side of the road. Park here if you do not have high clearance 4WD. Across from the Grandview Cemetery Parking is the Brush Creek Road (FDR 1695) where motorized (4WD) access is allowed during the summer if you want to drive to the Brush Creek Trailhead. From the Cemetery parking lot up Brush Creek Road to the trailhead is 2.3 miles.