3.7 miles
Distance
605 ft
Climb
-603 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
7,062 ft
Altitude min
7,062 ft
Altitude start
7,064 ft
Altitude end
-30.1%
Grade max
31.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,919 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Lost Trail is a 4 mile moderately popular easy route located near Salida Colorado. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 605 ft with a max elevation of 7,658 ft then descends -603 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    17 min 0 sec
  • Altitude change
    0 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,062 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,062 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,064 ft
  • Climb
    605 ft
  • Descent
    -603 ft
  • Grade max
    -30.1%
  • Grade min
    31.8%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,919 ft

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Lost1 mile
Dead Bird3 miles

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
    Green

Directions

  1. Walk west on Dead Bird.
  2. Continue for 90 meters.
  3. Keep right to take Lost.
  4. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  5. Turn left onto Little Rainbow.
  6. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  7. Make a sharp left onto Dead Bird.
  8. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
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    Lost
    Jun 9, 2025 @ 12:46pm
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