This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. From the top trailhead it is uphill for about an hour until you get to Lost Man Lake, which is gorgeous. Starting at 11,500-ft. off Highway 82 just below Independence Pass (12,095-ft.), the trail features some of the easiest access to an alpine wonderland of … This trail is sooo pretty! It is fairly steep and somewhat challenging with a large pack on your back. (End of July) Started from Independence Lake Trail side, which started out with lots of climbing up (1600ft elevation change). Enjoy the views at Independence Lake (and Lost Man Lake if you decide to make a loop). read more. Hiked this loop today and once again, another great high country Colorado hike. I would do it again tomorrow if I had the chance! The trailhead begins on the left (north) side of the highway. it is remarkable. The hike took us 5 ½ hours to complete and we weren’t breaking any speed records. Trailhead access to Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness is across the road. From the pass there are several 13ers that can also be climbed and stay at class 2/3. Took us a bit more than 4 hours to complete (no stops). 900 Grand Ave. Great! This has it all. Rocky! The trailhead begins on the left (north) side of the highway. A great trail. However, class 4 options … White River  The trail up to the over 3962m.…, This hike starts from one of the most photogenic lakes in the entire Rocky Mountains. Beliebte Touren und Aktivitäten in und in der Umgebung von Aspen, Sehenswürdigkeiten und Aktivitäten in Aspen. Sunny! Then we ran into a problem...a storm. After we got back to our car we drove to the other trailhead just to see a little bit of that side. We went with some friends who drove up as well. Plenty of parking and fairly easy trail to the reservoir. more, Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Aspen. The Lost Man loop is a popular one night backpacking trip. The trailhead is on the left (north) side of the highway. Auch ein Bonus, Sie können die Grotten, ist in der Nähe und/oder die. Really good elevation. After gaining a few false plateaus you will finally arrive at Independence Lake, at the far edge of the valley. It’s about 3 miles to the actual Lost Man Lake. This is an 8.8 mile trail in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness close to Independence Pass near Aspen, CO. Fun! The forest is beautiful. Unfortunately the higher access, the EASIER and shorter side that goes to the lakes, was NOT clearly marked. 2 incredible lakes along the way. Incredible. The views and peaks that surround you are sure to provide plenty of mental stimulation to keep you motivated. i've only done the shorter version, not to climb too much. It was awesome! The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. The footing is challenging for probably 60-70% of the trail. Despite its name, the Lost Man Loop is not an actual loop; rather, it connects two trailheads on Highway 82 close to Independence Pass. I really loved the Lost man trail. The only remedy was to get to lower altitude. You can see a lot from there. Directions from Aspen: 1. Thx. rather easy for the first several miles until you start the climb up to Lost Man Lake. Excellent hiking, fishing, and camping. From Aspen, head east on Colorado 82 for 28.2km. The trailhead is on the left (north) side of the highway. Lost Man Trail #1996, also called Lost Man Loop (though not a complete loop), is a difficult trail you can hike, run, and horseback ride that is dog friendly. Still lots of water running off too. Aug 2, 2018 - Explore Colorado Native Wear's board "Lost Man Trail, Independence Lake Hike" on Pinterest. For an experienced hiker, it’s very easy. Beautiful terrain. Diese Website verwendet Cookies, um Ihr Benutzererlebnis zu verbessern, die Sicherheit der Seite zu verstärken und Ihnen personalisierte Werbung anzuzeigen. Der Pass selbst erfordert Trittsicherheit, man geht weglos in Felsen. We made a slight detour early on to go to Linkins Lake which is worth the detour. The Lost Man Loop Trail is accessible from two trailheads on Highway 82 east of Aspen CO.. So we kept wondering WHERE IS THE LAKE? This is the best under ten mile hike we've ever experienced. The only remedy was to get to lower altitude. You can climb up to the pass, made a long loop, or just hike to the lake (which we did). Was hoping for some wildlife activity, but not today. Lots of marmots were out that day so that made the hike more fun. Der Wald ist wunderschön. Lost Man Family Campground is situated directly across Independence Pass road from Lost Man Trailhead. We started at the upper trailhead. Starting at 11,500-ft. off Highway 82 just below Independence Pass (12,095-ft.), the trail features some of the easiest access to an alpine wonderland of …