Trip
Backpack – Missouri Lakes
Day 1. Hike on the Missouri Lakes Trail (#2033) for about 3 miles and make camp near the lakes. (3 miles/+1400’) Day 2. Fish, hike to Missouri Pass and/or Fancy Pass, or relax in camp. Day 3. Break camp, and hike back to trail head. (3 miles, -1400’)
Contacts
- Sat, Aug 13, 2022 — Mon, Aug 15, 2022
- Backpacking Section
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- FULL (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Itinerary:
- Day 1. Hike on the Missouri Lakes Trail (#2033) for about 3 miles and make camp near the lakes. (3 miles/+1400’)
- Day 2. Fish, hike to Missouri Pass and/or Fancy Pass, or relax in camp.
- Day 3. Break camp, and hike back to trail head. (3 miles, -1400’)
General Requirements: There are a number of hiking options.
Map: https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=39.39604,-106.49882&z=13&b=f16a
https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/39699?t=UiFWopqYDeFLStgILHuh
Meeting location and carpooling info will be provided via email prior to trip date.
Driving Directions: Travel west on I-70 to Exit #171 for Minturn, Leadville, and Hwy 24. Exit here and turn right onto Hwy 24. Proceed south for 13 miles to Homestake Road #703. Turn right and proceed past the Gold Park Campground to mile 8.5. Turn right onto Missouri Creek Road #704. Turn right and continue 3 miles on this dirt road to a T at 10,200 ft. Turn left and trailhead will be on the right.
Required Equipment
TK