Hike Mesa Lakes and Lost Lake Grand Mesa National Forest, CO

Threat to Our Public Land!

Recent proposals could transfer or sell off national forests, BLM land, and wilderness areas. This threatens the trails, wildlife, and access we all love. Once they're gone, we don't get them back.

The push to sell off public lands is being driven mostly by Republicans. What's frustrating is that many who vote for this party still love hiking, hunting, and exploring. If you keep voting for politicians who promise to "cut red tape" and "shrink government," don't be surprised when your favorite trailhead is fenced off and leased to a mining company.

Resources

Public Land for Sale Map
Write Your Senator
Utah is Not for Sale
About the Spending Package

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Route Map

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This short hike on Colorado's Grand Mesa follows a really popular trail starting from Mesa Lakes. The Lost Lake Trail heads south from Mesa Lake #2, past South Mesa Lake, and then switchbacks a couple of ties to reach the east side of Lost Lake. This gorgeous lake is surprisingly colorful with green water, and it's situation in a nice bowl-like feature nestled at the base of steep talus slopes. It takes a tiny bit of elevation loss to get down to Lost Lake. I really liked this one, despite its shortness and popularity.

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Starting at the Glacier Springs Picnic Site, heading past Mesa Lake #2.

Mesa Lake #2.

Starting along the Lost Lake Trail.

South Mesa Lake.

Other side of South Mesa Lake.

Trail leading up to Lost Lake.

Lost Lake.

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