The trailhead for the Missouri Lakes hike is about 1 hour south of Vail.  The trail is 7.2 miles round trip with a gain of 1581 feet of verical and has fantastic views once you reach the lake. The hike can be done in 4 – 5 hours and is one of the top rated hikes in the Holy Cross Wilderness area.

The view at the top is definitely worth the hike!