CO - Maroon Bells to Crater Lake — her wild wanderings

Maroon Bells to Crater Lake

  
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	HI

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Difficulty: ⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mileage: 3.5 mi

Region: Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness

Elev. Gain: 688 ft

When to Go: Jun—Oct

Avg. Time: 2 hr

Parking: Large paved lot

Type: Out + Back

Pass: None

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

Know Before You Go:

Tack on the Scenic Loop around Maroon Bells
Take a dip in Crater Lake!
During peak season, Jun-Oct, the road to Maroon Bells is closed to private vehicles during certain hours. Tickets for the shuttle bus to the trailhead can be reserved and purchased in advance here.