Missouri Creek

Missouri Creek is a busy out-and-back spur off Homestake Road that follows its namesake creek up to multiple hiking trailheads that lead into the Holy Cross Wilderness. The first 2.5 miles of the road are well-maintained and suitable for any vehicle up to the Missouri Lakes and Fancy Pass hiking trailheads. This popular parking area has a pit toilet and two large parking lots, generally full of vehicles on weekends and holidays. This first stretch of road also passes seven designated dispersed campsites, all marked with signs and steel fire rings. Sites along this road are not suitable for trailers and are best utilized for vehicles and backpack campers.

The last mile of the road follows Sopris Creek to a small pond and the Sopris Lake hiking trailhead. This stretch is considerably more rocky and rutty than the rest of the road and is not suitable for low-clearance passenger vehicles. High-clearance vehicles will handle the road with ease and likely never use 4WD. One secluded, dispersed campsite along this last mile, right along the edge of a grassy meadow, offers spectacular views. It is large enough to fit 2-4 vehicles.