Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness
Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness is a high-altitude forested landscape framing Maroon Lake and the Maroon Bells peaks near Aspen, Colorado. It offers challenging hikes, alpine camping, and access to the Four Pass Loop and other long-distance routes.
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Geography
| Address | Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81615, USAMaroon Creek Road |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Colorado Plateau |
| Subregion | Rocky Mountains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pitkin County |
| District | Maroon Creek Watershed |
| City | Aspen |
| Neighborhood | Maroon Creek Valley |
| Postal Code | 81615 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 39.0704 |
| Longitude | -106.9876 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEMaroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness is a rugged and remote area carved by glacial valleys and high-altitude lakes in the southwestern Colorado Rockies. Protecting iconic peaks like the Maroon Bells and Snowmass Mountain, the wilderness provides a variety of day hikes, overnight trips, and backcountry camping opportunities. Visitors commonly begin hikes from the Maroon Creek Trailhead, following routes that cross high passes like West Maroon Pass and connect to the Four Pass Loop. The landscape is characterized by steep valley walls, subalpine fir and krummholz vegetation, and reflective lakes—best visited in late summer when after snowmelt and before the first snows. Services such as lodging and shuttle access are available in Aspen; plan for high elevation and variable weather when preparing for hikes or camping trips.
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