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!

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The stunningly beautiful Lost Lake is located in the 6,908,540-acre Chugach National Forest on The Kenai, Alaska's Playground.

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The most popular route to access Lost Lake is via the Primrose Trail, just slightly north of the town of Seward.

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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.

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Although hiking is popular, mountain biking is a great alternative to make your way to Lost Lake in half the time.

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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!

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Along the Primrose Trail you will have enchanting views of the Resurrection Peaks in the distance.

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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.

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The west shore offers a different perspective with the same plentiful doses of eye-candy.

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The south meadows approaching Lost Lake are filled with captivating beauty that is known for taking your breath away every single time.

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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.

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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.

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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.

After you’ve worked up an appetite by playing in the backcountry at Lost Lake, be sure to stop by this tiny shop in Alaska that serves apple fritters that are to die for. If you thought that was amazing, here are 20 more reasons why you should drop everything and move to The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground.