Got a late start on June 23. Left the FS560 trailhead at 3pm, did 8 miles, reached North Fork trailhead of the Lost Creek Wilderness at about 8pm. My pace is getting quicker. One steep hill about 5 miles in, which lasted for about 1 mile. Trail was very boggy after it came down from this hill towards North Fork trailhead. Wilderness entry permit self service station at North Fork trailhead.
Sawmill ruins where I camped. Good campsites in trees near the trailhead. Good water supply. Campsite is at the end of an ATV trail that starts at Lost Trail Campground.
Camped for the night near the trailhead. First time using the new tent and backpack.
Next day slept late, hit the trail at 10am. Mostly flat or downhill to the end of Segment 4 at the xx trailhead. Colorado trail parallels the old Hooper logging road through the Wilderness. Also somewhat parallels Park County Road 56 (Lost Park Road), which starts in Jefferson at Highway 285 and goes for 20 miles till it ends at Lost Park campground. Made it to the Long Gulch trailhead, the end of Segment 4, by 2:30; decided to press on into Segment 5 since my feet and knees weren't hurting.
Good campsites and water at the Long Gulch trailhead. Also lots of mosquitoes and cow pies.
Campsite & backpack, near North Fork Trailhead
View east from near campsite at North Fork Trailhead
North Fork Trailhead and Wilderness Permit Sign-in Station
Several views along the trail a couple miles further on Segment
Getting close to the end of Segment 4. First views of South Park. The Tenmile-Mosquito Range is on the horizon.
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