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Lost Lake
Lost Lake Trail, Seward, AlaskaLakeOpen to swim
Lost Lake is an alpine lake reached by a public-use trail in Chugach National Forest near Seward.
- Water
- Lake
- Facilities
- Designated campsites, bear boxes, pit toilets
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed on the summer trail.
- Managed by
- Chugach National Forest
Getting there
From Seward Highway milepost 5, turn at Lost Lake subdivision and follow the gravel road to the signed trailhead parking. The lake is reached by a 7.3-mile trail from the trailhead.
60.2678, -149.4266
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- No motorised vehicles on the trail from May 1 to November 30.
- No pack or saddle stock from April 1 to June 30.
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Questions about Lost Lake
Can you swim at Lost Lake?
Yes. Swimming is described at Lost Lake, but the water is very cold and the lake requires a long hike to reach.
Are dogs allowed at Lost Lake?
Dogs allowed on the summer trail.
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