Menu
Season
Open early May to late October.
Lake History
Native Indians to the area called Lost Lake, E-e-kwahl-a-mat-yam-lshkt,
meaning 'heart of the mountains,' which to the modern day visitor may
seem more appropriate than lost.' However, Lost Lake is easier to pronounce.
[more info]
......
Hiking- Mt. Hood National Forest
Lost
Lake Resort offers wide variety of hiking trails for every level of visitor
from caual stroller up to hearty view seekers. These are scenes from the
Lakeshore Trail, an easy 3.2 mile walk around the perimeter of the lake.
Campground
Trail Map
More
hiking trail photographs
Trail Descriptions
LAKESHORE
TRAIL: This
is an easy 3.2 mile stroll around the perimeter
of the lake. Starting at the viewpoint at the north end of the lake
the first portion of
the trail is a self guided nature walk and from the store parking
lot. South to the bottom of the lake is barrier free. Allow yourself
an hour or more so you can stop along the way to enjoy the splendid
views of the lake and Mt. Hood.
OLD GROWTH TRAIL: This trail runs north and south between A Loop Campground and the Organization Camp for a distance of I mite. It offers the hiker an ideal opportunity to learn more about the ecology of the area through numerous interpretive signs set along the trail. The Old Growth Trail is an easy walk and is barrier free the entire length.
OLD SKYLINE TRAIL: A slightly more difficult trail, 2.5 miles long, it connects the Lake Branch Cascades Trail, north of the lake, with Jones Creek Road and is open to mountain bikes as well as hikers.
LAKESHORE EXPRESS: This is a short, half mile trail that connects the Old Growth Trail with the Lost Lake shoreline at the public boat launch. It is a little more strenuous but is still barrier free.
LOST LAKE BUTTE TRAIL: This trait is a steep one, climbing 1400 feet in it's 2 mile length, but well worth the effort. It starts from the General Store parking area and takes you up east of the lake to where you can see pretty near everything that's worth seeing... Mt. Adams, Mt. Baker, Mt. Hood as well as occasional views of Mt. St. Helens. All you need is that extra bowl of Wheaties..
LAKE BRANCH CASCADES TRAIL: Just less than a mile long this trail meets up with Lake Branch Creek Road where you can either loop back around to Lost Lake Road to the east or head west and connect with the Pacific Crest Trail. This trail has some rough areas but is open to mountain bikes.
HUCKLEBERRY MOUNTAIN TRAIL: This trail starts either at the south end of the lake on the Lakeshore Trail or from Sentinel Spur Road off of Jones Creek Road. It is a fairly steep 2.5 mile climb and connects to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Please stay on the trails
Please pack out your trash.