Lost Forest
Discover fun for every age on Snowmass with a zipline, ropes courses, the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, miles of hiking trails, a high-mountain fishing pond, disc golf, paintballing, and a climbing wall.
Lost Forest Summer 2025 Operating Dates
Open: Daily: June 21-Sept. Weekends (Fri.-Sun.) Sept 5-7. 12-14. 19-21. 26-28
Close: Sept. 28
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 zipline, 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, Canopy Run Zipline, and the Climbing wall offer gravity defying adventure for all.
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.
Choose Your Adventure
Take it all in on your own with the Base Ticket or opt for a guided exploration with the Treeline Ticket or Canopy Ticket—ideal for adults seeking a unique day filled with Lost Forest discovery.
Please review our Lost Forest Rules & Regulations before purchasing your Lost Forest admission. There's no place like Lost Forest.
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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).
Snowmass Bike Park
With 25 miles of purpose-built, diverse trails—from beginner-friendly and flowing singletrack to adrenaline-inducing downhill—the Snowmass Bike Park is the place to find your flow no matter your skill level.
Activities Status
- Open
- Hike - Easiest
- Hike - More Difficult
- Hike - Most Difficult
- Hike - Expert Only
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Lost Forest
Breathtaker Alpine Coaster Canopy Run Zipline Tour Rugged Ascent Climbing Wall Treeline Trial Challenge Course
