Lost Forest
A zipline, ropes courses, the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, miles of hiking trails, a high-mountain fishing pond, disc golf, paintballing, and a climbing wall—welcome to Lost Forest, the epicenter for summer exploration for any age.
2024 Summer Operating Dates
Open: Early summer. Check back soon for official dates.
Close: Labor Day Weekend with selected dates in fall
Picture the perfect summer playground with shaded, winding trails connecting a magnitude of on-mountain activities. Based out of Elk Camp on Snowmass, Lost Forest is immersive yet accessible—inviting you to lean into your sense of wonder by spending time in nature. Walk off the gondola and into an adventure on an alpine coaster, biking trails, a ropes course, a climbing wall, fishing ponds, hiking trails, and a disc golf course.
Take it all in on your own with the Base Ticket or opt for a guided exploration with the Treeline or Canopy Ticket. Here, surrounded by wild beauty, you can enjoy nature with the whole family—welcome to Lost Forest.
Please review our Lost Forest Rules & Regulations before purchasing your Lost Forest admission. There's no place like Lost Forest.
Base Ticket
Treeline Ticket
Canopy Tour Ticket
Compare Lost Forest Options
Lost Forest Base | Lost Forest Treeline | Lost Forest Canopy | |
Gondola/Lift Access | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Breathtaker Alpine Coaster | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Rugged Ascent Climbing Wall | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Treeline Trial Challenge Course | ✔️ | ||
3-Hour Canopy Run Zipline Tour | ✔️ |
Elevated Journey Hiking Trails, Aerial Approach Disc Golf (with own equipment), and Trout Hook Fishing Pond (with own equipment) are free activities included with your purchase of any Lost Forest Activity.
Completely unused Snowmass Bike Park, Sightseeing, and Lost Forest Base tickets are refundable. Lost Forest Canopy, Treeline, and Bonus Night Tickets require 48-hour cancellation notice. No refunds due to weather if operations remain open. No partial refunds.
Weather Policy
Summer weather in the Rocky Mountains is unpredictable and out of our control. As a result, we do not offer refunds due to weather impacts on our operation. Please check the forecast while planning your activities.
Explore the Lost Forest's Activities
An Inside Look to Help You Plan
Activities Status
- Open
- Hike - Easiest
- Hike - More Difficult
- Hike - Most Difficult
- Hike - Expert Only