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      These trails are mainly on USFS land with a few of the trailheads within the Town of Vail. Almost all have seasonal wildlife closures from April 15 - June 20 so plan accordingly and please respect these closures
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: National Forest
      Lost Lake Trail Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 4
      • 1
      • 7
      • 3

      Region Status
      Caution as of May 20, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      15
      Trails Mountain Bike
      16
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      16
      Trails Trail Running
      16
      Total Distance
      42 miles
      Total Descent
      7,726 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,598 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      10,508 ft
      Reports
      273
      Photos
      38
      Ridden Counter
      1,408

      Photos of North Vail Mountain Bike

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      Aug 5, 2023 @ 1:27pm
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      Aug 5, 2023 @ 1:27pm
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      Oct 22, 2022 @ 11:14am
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      Oct 22, 2022 @ 11:14am
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      Oct 22, 2022 @ 11:14am
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      Oct 22, 2022 @ 11:14am
      Oct 22, 2022
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      Aug 17, 2022 @ 9:42pm
      Aug 17, 2022

      Videos of North Vail Mountain Bike

      Mountain Biking in Vail
      trail: Lost Lake
      3:16 | 93 | Aug 27, 2020
      youtuber My favorite ride in the Vail valley! | Vail...
      7:33 | 167 | Nov 30, 2021 , Vail
      youtuber Where I ride before the lifts start | Vail,...
      14:52 | 116 | Aug 2, 2021 , Vail
      youtuber Alpine mountain biking away from the bike park...
      14:52 | 163 | Jul 29, 2021 , Vail
      Leaf Peeping On Two Wheels - Son Of Middle...
      6:58 | 267 | Oct 26, 2020 , Vail

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Buffehr Creek Road
      Sep 1, 2023 @ 6:23am
      Sep 1, 2023
      Unknown esaeger1 VVMTA
      North Trail
      Aug 26, 2023 @ 3:45am
      Aug 26, 2023
      Idealkikeride
      North Trail Bonus
      Aug 26, 2023 @ 3:45am
      Aug 26, 2023
      Idealkikeride
      Old FDR 724
      Aug 16, 2023 @ 3:11am
      Aug 16, 2023
      DryCouple of downed trees but overall very...kikeride
      Buffehr Creek Cut
      Aug 16, 2023 @ 3:11am
      Aug 16, 2023
      Unknownkikeride
      Buffehr Creek
      Aug 16, 2023 @ 3:11am
      Aug 16, 2023
      Drykikeride
      Son Of Middle Creek (2136)
      Aug 3, 2023 @ 10:45am
      Aug 3, 2023
      Dry1 downed tree, easy to slide bike underneathsusana9rn
      North Trail
      Aug 1, 2023 @ 1:01am
      Aug 1, 2023
      WetVery lush due to the rain and we ran...Veloraptor
      Lost Lake
      Jul 12, 2023 @ 9:48am
      Jul 12, 2023
      Dry Trail is fully clear and good to govvmta VVMTA
      North Trail Connector
      Jun 26, 2023 @ 6:48am
      Jun 26, 2023
      IdealLeslieReuter9JP

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      VilaenwishlisttrailLost Lake
      Sep 11, 2023 @ 4:27pm
      Sep 11, 2023
      dstark88voterouteSon of Middle Creek Loop
      Sep 4, 2023 @ 11:21am
      Sep 4, 2023
      NathanSmithOo6wishlistrouteLost Lake & Buffehr Loop
      Sep 4, 2023 @ 10:01am
      Sep 4, 2023
      esaeger1addreportBuffehr Creek Road
      Sep 1, 2023 @ 8:10pm
      Sep 1, 2023
      esaeger1addrouteLost Lake & Buffehr Loop
      Sep 1, 2023 @ 9:51am
      Sep 1, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      WeithmobiletrailLost LakeMellow decent from the lake with a few tech...
      Jul 22, 2023 @ 1:17pm
      Jul 22, 2023
      nJRxItrailLost LakeDon’t waste your time on this trail! Really...
      Jun 18, 2023 @ 4:06pm
      Jun 18, 2023
      Mtbmartin29trailNottingham Ridge to Red & WhiteThis is NOT a blue trail in either direction...
      Jun 13, 2023 @ 1:53pm
      Jun 13, 2023
      Garrettf22trailSon Of Middle Creek (2136)Couple of downed trees, otherwise still great.
      Oct 22, 2022 @ 11:15am
      Oct 22, 2022
      breckbretttrailLost LakeCounted 30 downed trees and turned around....
      Jun 2, 2022 @ 11:32am
      Jun 2, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Vail Mountain 3 19 7 23.7 km
      Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District5 km
      Minturn Bike Park 3 3 26.2 km
      Vail Pass 3 46.2 km
      West Avon Preserve 2 7 17.7 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1642 miles7,726 ft16 miles2,598 ft
      #4,062#1,8973928231,183
      E-Bike211 miles525 ft2 miles1,788 ft
      #2,10724717
      Horse12 miles30 ft751 ft646 ft
      1351
      Hike1642 miles7,726 ft16 miles2,598 ft
      #3,323#1,746264134
      Trail Running1642 miles7,726 ft16 miles2,598 ft
      #3,330#1,74826430
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