RV rental Lost Creek Wilderness, CO: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Encompassing close to 120,000 acres, Lost Creek Wilderness is surrounded by Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The terrain mainly consists of low alpine hills, two mountain peaks - Kenosha Mountain and Bison Peak - and an open valley blanketed by wild grasses and flowers. Due to its proximity to Denver, Lost Creek Wilderness is a popular destination for many Denver residents, and the area sees a large number of hikers in the summer months. Although the traffic is high, particularly near the trailheads, well over 130 miles of trails ensures that many hikers will experience solitude and quiet the farther they get from the start. As soon as the temperature drops, the number of visitors dwindle. Winter tends to arrive in the Colorado mountains very early. Some years, the Lost Creek Wilderness will see snow as early as September. Once the snow hits the ground, adventurers hit the ungroomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Bring a camera. The wooded slopes teem with wildlife, and it’s quite common to see deer and elk sharing the same trails as humans. Bighorn sheep navigate the sheer rock walls with ease that can only be envied. In summers, black bears often forage for berries of bushes that line the trails. Note that Giardia has been detected in most waterways in Lost Creek Wilderness; it should be treated before consuming.