Cheyenne: Gap Lakes to Lost Lake Loop
Hike to more than 9 lakes beneath the stark peaks of the Snowy Range on this 6.5-mile loop. You'll have countless chances to catch native trout or take breathtaking photos.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 10.2
Waypoints
GLT001
Location: 41.3584594726562, -106.294311523438
From Lewis Lake, head N up a gentle grade on North Gap Lake Trail
GLT002
Location: 41.3610725402832, -106.292594909668
Keep straight @ 3-way, tracking between several unnamed glacial lakes
GLT003
Location: 41.3678665161133, -106.297134399414
Medicine Bow Peak towers above South Gap Lake; stay on E side to avoid rockfall
GLT004
Location: 41.3742332458496, -106.294769287109
Fish for rainbows at North Gap Lake; follow rocky peninsula between lakes, then bear NE onto the Circle Trail
GLT005
Location: 41.3791160583496, -106.289894104004
Stay N of Shelf Lakes
GLT007
Location: 41.3866119384766, -106.276741027832
Stop for a snack before 600-foot climb ahead
GLT009
Location: 41.3819847106934, -106.261871337891
Tricky ascent ahead; avoid snow and wet patches
GLT010
Location: 41.3746032714844, -106.267944335938
Crystal blue waters of Lost Lake; continue S
GLT011
Location: 41.3649559020996, -106.273880004883
Trail climbs above Telephone Lakes, then meets North Gap Lake Trail; turn L for .2 mile hike back to trailhead
GLT008
Location: 41.3852615356445, -106.26683807373
Continue up to unnamed sister peak of Browns Peak; be sure to cross high point ahead before p.m.T-storms arrive
GLT006
Location: 41.381160736084, -106.285797119141
Head NE through subalpine forest to two kidney-shaped lakes