Alaskans aren’t exactly hard-pressed to find remote places in nature to relax. We are, after all, one of the least populated states in the nation. And when you want a long, challenging, beautiful hike that leads you straight to a lake you just might have all to yourself, head straight to the Lost Lake Trail.
The picturesque Lost Lake is located near Seward in the Chugach National Forest.
Micah Sonnenschein / alltrails.com This uniquely shaped lake is surrounded by chasms and small tarns, two glaciers to the east. and one to the west.
The Lost Lake Trail is over 13 miles long in its entirety, which isn’t feasible for many Alaskans.
Ryan Cole / alltrails.com The hike itself is ranked as moderate, but the length alone will keep beginning hikers away.
Of course, the journey to the lake is so beautiful, you just might forget you’re exercising.
Micah Sonnenschein / alltrails.com Although the trail is somewhat popular in the summertime, there are so many hills and crevices that finding solitude is never an issue.
For several miles, you’ll walk along a ridge, enjoying these sweeping views…
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… and eventually, you’ll see the crystal blue lake in the distance.
Micah Sonnenschein / alltrails.com And you’ll agree, the views are well worth the trek.
Due to the remote location of this lake, many adventurers choose to backpack out and spend the night.
Sandra Valencia / alltrails.com There are some peaceful places to camp nearby. And if you hit the trail in the late spring, you’ll probably have the entire area to yourself.
Whether you visit Lost Lake or one of Alaska’s many other pristine bodies of water, make sure you take advantage of the good weather and spend plenty of time lakeside this summer.
Micah Sonnenschein / alltrails.com
This uniquely shaped lake is surrounded by chasms and small tarns, two glaciers to the east. and one to the west.
Ryan Cole / alltrails.com
The hike itself is ranked as moderate, but the length alone will keep beginning hikers away.
Micah Sonnenschein / alltrails.com
Although the trail is somewhat popular in the summertime, there are so many hills and crevices that finding solitude is never an issue.
David Herman / alltrails.com
And you’ll agree, the views are well worth the trek.
Sandra Valencia / alltrails.com
There are some peaceful places to camp nearby. And if you hit the trail in the late spring, you’ll probably have the entire area to yourself.
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