The West Lost Trail is 7.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 821 and ends at CDNST 813.
Beautiful views of Pole Mountain, and vast panoramic views are possible once a hiker begins approaching the Continental Divide. This trail provides the shortest access to Cataract Lake from the Rio Grande River drainage. Occasionally bighorn sheep can be seen along the rugged ridges of Pole Mountain.
The trail is open for the following uses: Motorcycle Trail Riding, Mountain Biking, Foot and Horse Travel.