Visiting This One Place In Alaska Is Like Experiencing A Dream
It’s no secret that dreamy, drop-dead-gorgeous locations are plentiful in the last frontier. Everywhere you go in Alaska offers stunning mountain views and hanging glacial valley in the distance. Let’s be honest – we are spoiled rotten with natural wonders. But sometimes the most pristine, untouched places require a bit of a trek into the backcountry.
Lost Lake on the Kenai Peninsula is one of the most heavenly places that we’ve ever laid our eyes on. Best of all? It’s a year-round destination for adventure lovers of all ages, shapes and sizes. Get ready to have some major heart-eyes!
Plan on a nearly 14-mile round trip excursion. It's an excellent out-and-back hike that is rated as intermediate and is expected to take 6-8 hours to complete.
Box Canyon Creek is said to be a runoff of Lost Lake and can be found in the canyon en route to Lost Lake. It is just a tiny little lake surprise in comparison to what you'll see when you get to Lost Lake. We call it the appetizer before the main entree!
If you make the trek during the middle of summer, you'll even be able to walk for miles upon miles in a sea of fireweed and wildflowers. It's also brilliantly beautiful during the fall when the foliage is in full bloom.
Because the trek in is nearly 7 miles, many adventurers choose to make a trip to Lost Lake a weekend adventure. Pack in a tent and enjoy falling asleep to the peaceful sounds of nature surrounding you.
Because so many activities in Alaska are only doable in the summertime when things are thawed out, we absolutely love that Lost Lake is a year-round destination. In the wintertime you can make your way to Lost Lake via snowmachine (via Lost Lake Trail), cross country skis or snow shoes.
If you go the non-motorized route, be sure to watch your surroundings and pack plenty of food and water because you will work up quite the sweat. Let's be honest... this is the most picture perfect display of "winter wonderland" that we've ever laid our eyes on.
Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
