Part of the Colorado Trail (High Country) system.
A popular place for high country trail access just north of Durango, Molas Pass is a scenic overlook of surrounding mountains and valleys. The Colorado Trail (High Country) crosses Highway 550 near the top of Molas Pass.
On the west side of the road, just north of Molas Pass Overlook, is Little Molas Lake. Little Molas Lake offers campsites and a trailhead for the Colorado Trail. North of Little Molas Lake on Highway 550 is Big Molas Lake, with a larger more developed campground. Big Molas Lake is popular during warm seasons for fishing, hiking, and established campsites.