Lost Creek

The Big Ridge Cutoff Trail is 2.7 miles long, beginning at Rio Blanco County Road 8 near the Lost Creek Ranger Station. It crosses the White River and then meanders up the side of Big Ridge until it meets the Big Ridge Trail #1821 at the top of the ridge. The first section of trail passes through private land. The bridge is on private property; riders must ford the river on the east side of the bridge. Please remain on the trail as it passes through private property. After passing through the private section, the trail enters a dead lodgepole pine stand and traverses several aspen groves surrounded by pines. The top of Big Ridge provides a nice view of the Flat Tops, with the Little Marvine Peaks, Rat Mountain and Sable Point dominating the landscape. Domestic cattle may be grazing in the area.

The Lost Creek Trail provides a pleasant 3.1 mile hike and access to good fishing for Colorado Cutthroat, Brook and Rainbow trout in Lost Creek. At Lost Park, the trail meets Forest Road 231 and Long Park Trail #1809. ATVs may be using Forest Road 231 June 21 - August 31. Domestic livestock may be grazing in the area.

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The Lost Park Trail begins on the north side of Rio Blanco County Road 8, just before the Lost Creek Guard Station. Follow Lost Creek Trail #1808 for 4 miles to Lost Park. The Lost Park Trail divides shortly after entering Lost Park, branching up both the east and west forks of Lost Creek. After roughly 2 miles, both forks enter the Routt National Forest, and after another 2 miles, they both join the Salt Park Trail. The South Fork of the Williams Fork River and Salt Park are both accessible from either fork of the trail.