Lost Forest on Snowmass
Discover fun for every age on Snowmass with ropes courses, the Alpine Coaster, miles of hiking trails, a high-mountain fishing pond, disc golf, paintballing, and a climbing wall. Each of the two passes unlocks a multitude of family adventure.
Hours of Operation
Gondola: 10am to 5pm |Chairlift: 10:30am-4pm
Lost Forest Summer 2026 Operating Dates
Open: Daily: June 21- Sept. 7, Weekends: Sept. 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, Oct. 2-4
Close: October 4
Choose Your Adventure
Based out of Elk Camp on Snowmass, Lost Forest is built for full days outside. Walk off the gondola and into the alpine coaster, biking trails, ropes course, climbing wall, paintball, fishing ponds, hiking trails, and disc golf course. Pick a path. Try them all.
Take it all in on your own with the Base Ticket or step up to the Treeline Ticket for a guided all-day experience.New for 2026: the Lost Forest Family Base Package—up to 2 adults and 4 kids exploring together on one ticket.
Please review our Lost Forest Rules & Regulations before purchasing your admission. There's no place like Lost Forest.
NEW: Family Lost Forest Base Package
$249 for two adults and up to 4 children ages 7–12. Everything the Base Ticket offers saving your family 40% when packaged for the whole family. The easiest way to make a full day of fun on Snowmass.
Base Ticket
$84/day (Ages 13+) | $65/day (Ages 12 & under) Includes gondola access, Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, climbing wall, disc golf, fishing, and more. Open 10:30am–4pm.
Treeline Ticket
$121/day (Ages 13+) | $90/day (Ages 8–12) Take on the Treeline Trial Challenge Course featuring ziplines, rappels, bridges, and ladders. Includes gondola access and all Base Ticket activities.
Compare Lost Forest Ticket Options
| NEW: Family Lost Forest Base Package | Lost Forest Base | Lost Forest Treeline | |
| Gondola/Lift Access | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Breathtaker Alpine Coaster | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Rugged Ascent Climbing Wall | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Treeline Trial Challenge Course |
Elevated Journey Hiking Trails, Aerial Approach Disc Golf (with own equipment), Trout Hook Fishing Pond (with own equipment), Robins Nest, and the Ball Track (ball purchase required) are free activities included with your purchase of any Lost Forest Activity.
Based out of Elk Camp on Snowmass, Lost Forest is immersive yet approachable, 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.
Here, surrounded by wild beauty, you can enjoy nature with the whole family—welcome to Lost Forest.
Activities for the Thrill Seekers
For families looking for thrilling summer adventures, the Treeline Trial Challenge Course, Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, and the Climbing wall offer gravity defying adventure for all.
Some of these activities require a minimum and maximum weight and height to participate. Please view our Lost Forest Rules and Regulations to decide what is best for you and your group. If a group has individuals who do not meet these requirements, Lost Forest has plenty of other outdoor adventures everyone can participate in.
Activities for the Whole Family
For families with young kids or groups looking for a more relaxing day, we offer Aerial Approach Disc Golf, Elevated Journey Hiking Trails, Trout Hook Fishing Pond, and Sightseeing and Gondola Rides.
More For The Family
We have activities at Lost forest even for our smallest adventurers.
Lost Forest Ball Track
Open during Lost Forest hours | Included with Lost Forest Base Ticket (with purchase of ball). Purchase your souvenir ball from Lost Forest Headquarters or inside the Elk Camp Restaurant for $10 and enjoy our newest feature geared towards our smallest explorers. The 140-foot-long dual wooden track allows racers to follow their ball through features such as the xylophone, maze and cow bells to the finish line.
Requires purchase of souvenir ball.
Robin's Nest
Open during Lost Forest hours | Included with Lost Forest Base Ticket Designed to allow our climbers and adventurers who are too small for the challenge course to play, climb and jump, the 4 story fully enclosed Robin’s Nest allows children from 2 – 10 the chance to enjoy the Lost Forest. Located adjacent to the Treeline Trial Challenge Course, included free of additional charge, with purchase of Lost Forest Base Ticket.
Cancellation Policy
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.
E-Bike Usage
E-bikes are not allowed anywhere on Snowmass Mountain (service roads, downhill park, cross country trails).
A Guide to the Perfect Day at Lost Forest
Plan a visit immersed in the magic of Lost Forest, a mid-mountain playground on Snowmass with activities for every age and group size.
