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Summary: Descend a short ways from the well marked trailhead down to the stream below. After crossing the stream take a left turn and follow the trail as it weaves back and forth across the stream up Hankins Gulch. When you reach Hankins Pass there will be a sign at an intersection directing you to turn right to reach Lake Park. The trail will ascend up to a saddle then descend a short ways into Lake Park. The views from here are very nice, and there are a few camping spots around. Trailhead: The trailhead you will need to find is called Goose Creek Trailhead. From the town of Deckers (North of Woodland Park) head West on Highway 126 for a little under 3 miles. Turn South onto a dirt road which heads towards Cheesman Reservoir. From this point follow the signs to Goose Creek Trailhead. (Directions updated, thanks Mike) (Lat:39.17264 Lon:-105.37603) Trail Guides for Lake Park in the Lost Creek Wilderness: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: South Platte Ranger District (303)275-5610 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Friesema, who has posted 97 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by k on 7/14/2007 great place to escape for a week !!! 
Reviewed by David on 6/20/2006 Some fairly difficult trails, but great area. The camping sites are really nice with running streams in the area for a good water source. 
Reviewed by Mike on 7/3/2005 At Deckers you actually go west on 126. The dirt road is about three miles. (Highway 67 heads north out of Deckers toward Trumball.) The trailhead is a good fifteen miles up the dirt road and there are no signs for Goose Creek trail until after the Cheesman Reservoir entrance. We ended up hiking Wigwam trail whic was around five miles from the Cheesman entrance. It was a very scenic hike that crisscrosses a creek in the Lost Creek Wilderness area. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, Douglas County Hiking, Douglas County Trails, Douglas County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
