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Lost Creek Trail
Hike an unmaintained route past wildflowers, through tundra, and over creeks to the top of a mountain pass.
Plan Around Lost Creek Trail
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Lost Creek Trail Details
This trail begins just past where the Nabesna Road crosses Lost Creek, at mile 31.2. There is a small parking area here. Follow the trail into the forest and out onto a wide creek bed. The trail becomes indistinguishable from this point on. You will need to cross the creek several times, but the creekbed is an easy place to travel. The valley will start to become narrower before coming to an impassable ravine; find a route up the west side of the valley before you reach this point. After the ravines, it is probably easiest to hike along the creekbed. However, there is no established trail so navigation is important. The tundra is spectacular as you get towards the top of the pas and allows for lots of exploration into side drainages. You can retrace your steps the 10 miles back out to the trailhead or head down the other side of the pass and link up with the Trail Creek Trail for a 2-3 day trip. Again, route-finding is necessary and no established trail reaches the pass from either side.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
20 miles
Estimated time
8-10 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Lost Creek Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lost Creek Trail
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1.8 mi away
Trail Creek Trail
A truly Alaskan hike complete with river crossings, muddy trails, and open tundra with breathtaking views.
2.7 mi away
Kendesnii Campground
This is the park's only maintained campground and is located at milepost 27.8.
4.1 mi away
Jack Creek
This is a primitive non-park service campground at milepost 35.3.
4.9 mi away
Skookum Volcano Trail
You can make this half-day hike into an out-and-back or a loop to a high mountain pass.
8.5 mi away
Rock Lake
This is a primitive non-park service campground at milepost 21.8.
