![]() ![]() The trail can be steep, rocky, and rugged but it is easy to follow and doesn't last long. Numerous cascades and waterfalls provide entertainment during your forest ascent. The trail parallels and intersects Missouri Creek which carves a narrow and deep gorge through the rock. From here the trail narrows as is continues to climb up through the dense forest. ![]() Before long the road starts climbing steeply to a small pond and the Holy Cross Wilderness boundary. The Cross Creek basin, west of the pass, sees far less visitation and the basin is nothing short of breathtaking.įrom the Missouri Lakes trailhead start heading up along a wide dirt road through the evergreen forest. ![]() However, if you camp at the lakes and hike up and over Missouri Pass the next day, you will find your solitude. On summer weekends, there are plenty of people day hiking to Missouri Lakes and camping at the lakes, don't plan on too much solitude in the Missouri Lakes basin. The hike up the Missouri Lakes basin is longer, but not as steep as the hike up the Fancy Lake basin. I suggest doing a clockwise loop and starting at the Missouri Lakes Trailhead. Popular for good reason as every inch of this hike is outstanding. The Missouri Pass - Fancy Pass loop is a popular overnight or difficult day hike.
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