Trip
Hiking – Missouri Lakes Loop: Fancy Lake, Fancy Pass, Missouri pass, Missouri Lakes
The first of 4 day-hikes over 4 days near Leadville. This beautiful loop hike goes up to Missouri Lakes, then up Missouri Pass, then over Fancy Pass, and returns to cars.
Contacts
- Mon, Jul 20, 2026
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.7 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,400 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- FULL, 12 on waitlist (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is the first of 4 hikes near Leadville during July 20-23, and the leaders have reserved the Printer Boy group camping site for those who wish to car camp for any of the 4 hikes Each person is responsible for their equipment and meals. Additional details will be provided to registered hikers.
The hikes are:
Missouri Lakes and Fancy Pass Loop - A great hike past beautiful lakes, with two high altitude passes. Challenging (multiple high altitude passes), 8.7 miles, 2800' elevation gain, maximum elevation 12,400'. Monday July 20.
Mt Sherman (West Slopes) - A different approach to Mt Sherman from the west. Challenging (rate of elevation gain and final altitude) 4.5 miles, 2150' elevation, maximum elevation 14,043. Tuesday July 21.
Lake Ann from Winfield (2 WD trailhead) - A beautiful lake nestled below 13ers, including the 3 Apostles, with good views of Huron Peak as well. Challenging (mileage), 11 miles, 1600' elevation gain, maximum elevation 11,800'. Wednesday July 22.
Mt Evans (B) in the Mosquito Range A chance to hike the Mosquito Pass area from the West. Challenging (mileage and elevation), 9.6 miles, 2576' elevation gain, maximum elevation 13,591. Thursday July 23.
TBD
Missouri Lakes Loop: Fancy Lake, Fancy Pass, Missouri pass, Missouri Lakes
Required Equipment
10 Essentials. Sturdy hiking boots for off-trail hikes, and hiking poles if you use them.