![]() ![]() From Fancy Lake, the trail continues around the right side of the lake (northeast) and climbs up the hillside to a clearly marked trail junction. This interesting side trip to see a handful of old buildings in the Ghost Town is a popular option if you don’t want to fish. Optional side trip to Holy Cross Ghost Town (3m and 500/500ft RT): Camping is rather limited but should be fine for about 6 -7 tents. You should get to the lake in the early afternoon, set up camp and relax/fish around the lake. This pretty lake, located at timberline, is ringed by granite peaks and crags. At about mile 2.4, the trail crosses a small, lush meadow then climbs steeply up to Fancy Lake (11,600’). ![]() Cross Fancy Creek over the Zen Bridge and hike a more moderate section. ![]() The trail begins with switchbacks up a forested slope. Road to TH is bumpy but doable without 4WD. Gold Park camp ground is very close to the TH but you will need to ask about reservations. We got there at 9am on Monday and had plenty of space. Good parking at the TH and vault toilet at TH but probably crowded on a weekend. The Missouri Lake/Fancy Pass Trail Head is approx. Goal: Fancy Lake, ~3 miles, starting elevation 10,000ft, ending elevation 11,600ft (1600ft gain) The Ranger Station staff are extremely helpful with conditions etc. Due to snow lingering at high elevations, suggested timing is late July through early September. ![]()
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