Lost Trail Lodge is a full-service backcountry lodge tucked into Coldstream Canyon just outside of Truckee, pairing access to the Pacific Crest with the comfort that makes group hut trips a lot less complicated. Open for reservations in both Summer/early Fall & Winter/early Spring.
Lost Trail is a full-service backcountry lodge tucked into Coldstream Canyon, just outside Truckee, CA, that offers a more comfortable backcountry stay than is typically expected with backcountry ski huts. The terrain surrounding Lost Trail in Coldstream Canyon is great for nearby, low-stress laps in wooded terrain as well as bigger alpine objectives toward the Crest for groups that want to push farther. In summer, Lost Trail flips into a 4x4 drive-in basecamp for trail running, hiking, biking, fishing, and a lodge experience far from the Tahoe circus at the lake.
When booking, guests can choose to book the whole lodge (up to 12 people) or half lodge (up to 6 people). Overall, the llodge has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms organized in the below layout:
East Wing:
- Bedroom 1: 1x queen, 2x twins, full bath
- Bedroom 2: 1x queen, 2x bath, full bath
- Hallway half-bath
West Wing:
- Bedroom 3: 1x queen, 2x twins, full bath
- Bedroom 4: 1x king, 2x twins, full bath
Guests staying at Lost Trail also have access to running hot/cold water, flushing toilets, showers, electricity, heat, board games and wood burning sauna.
All stays in all seasons include meals which are built into the nightly rate, and visitors can communicate any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance of their stay. Included meals cover:
- Arrival Day: après snack, dinner, desert
- Trip Days: coffee & tea, breakfast, lunch OR après snack, dinner, desert
- Departure Day: coffee & tea, breakfast
- Alcohol: BYOB
A Campfire Ranch Lodge Manager/chef is onsite during the entire stay, so all chores and lodge maintenance will be handled during your stay. Campfire Ranch staff stay in separate sleeping quarters, so you’ll have full privacy with support when you need it.
Well behaved dogs are allowed (maximum of 2 per reservation) for an additional $50/per dog/per night fee. Pets may not be left unattended at the lodge during your stay. Add-on services for an additional fee are available, including: trailhead gear shuttles, guided backcountry touring, cat-assisted backcountry touring, guided cat-skiing and guided summer activities.
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