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Distance
20.71 miles
Elevation Gain
5453 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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West Maroon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Aspen, Colorado.
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Four Pass Loop in the Maroon Bells
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The Four Pass Loop begins at Maroon Lake, famous for its iconic view of the Maroon Bells (Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak), deemed the “most-photographed spot in Colorado.” After taking in this majestic view, continue to walk down the Maroon Lake Scenic Trail until you reach a fork for West Maroon Trail No. 1970 to the left and Maroon-Snowmass Trail No. 1975 to ...
Crater Lake via Maroon-Snowmass Trail
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Just before you reach the lake you will descend...
Backpack to Snowmass Creek in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
For beginner backpackers or just those who can't take off 3-4 days to do the Four Pass Loop, there's still options near the iconic Maroon Bells.
If you are planning to do an overnight at the Bells, you need to get there early or late - before 7:30 am or after 5 pm. The overnight lot fills quickly in the mornings, and doesn't start emptying until the afternoons. Just be sure to tell the ranger ...
The Maroon Bells Traverse
I do not want to encourage those who are not capable mentally or physically to go on this hike, that is how accidents happen. Confidence is a must. This route is loose, long, chossy and complicated. The exposure and shear milage covered make for a heck of a day! That being said, I suggest you do this climb for obvious reasons...
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Car Camp at Maroon Lake
Maybe you've seen the photos a million times before - it's for good reason. Maroon Bells is just stunning. Watching the first rays of sunlight scratch the very top of Maroon Bells and slowly crawl their way down the massive slabs of granite is simply a must for the checklist. Taking in the sunrise is great, no doubt, but you won't be alone. Chances are you will be on the shores of the lake thro...
Explore the Maroon Bells & Snowmass Wilderness
The beautiful and iconic Maroon Bells-Snowmass wilderness is home to some of the most amazing scenery and adventures to be had in all of Colorado. It is world-famous for the Maroon Bells, two challenging 14ers just outside of Aspen, Colorado. The third 14er, Pyramid Peak is also considered a classic hike and all serve as sentinels to a wonderfully scenic wilderness area. If you're making a quic...
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