Yeah, it is pretty easy to miss. You will want to drive up the canyon about 11 1/2 miles. If you reach the first entrance to Solitude Ski Resort you have gone to far, turn around and it is easier to find the trail head going down. There is some space for parking in front of the trail head on the north side so park and get ready for the trail.
A few feet from the road you will come across this sign which gives you a brief description of the trail. It is 0.75 miles to the lake with a 600 foot elevation gain. The trail is somewhat steep in areas but nothing you can't handle, just keep a helping hand ready for kids or those of us that aren't trail runners.
The trail to the lake is mostly through an alpine forest of quaking aspen trees. This is the perfect hike for fall colors that the whole family can enjoy up close.
Once you get closer to the lake the trail levels out and you come to a fork in the trail. At this point you can choose what way to go as the trail just goes around the lake. Don't worry that you can't see that lake just yet, it is there right behind the trees.
Take some time to explore around the lake before heading back on the same trail you took to get to the lake. One of the nice things about this hike is that it isn't well know so that means you don't have to battle crowds as much as some other well know hikes.
Well that about sums up the hike to Willow Heights. Get out there and enjoy this hike that few people know about, just be selective about who you tell about it. We don't want it getting too crowded.
