{"id":9875,"date":"2018-07-11T10:31:15","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T15:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/?p=9875"},"modified":"2021-09-27T13:26:37","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T18:26:37","slug":"maroon-bells-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"Short and Easy Hikes in Maroon Bells, Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With its snow striped mountaintops surrounded by golden aspens, Maroon Bells is perhaps the most photographed mountain in the Rockies.\u00a0 Visiting the Maroon Bells had been on my wishlist for a while and on a recent college reunion trip, I convinced my friends to make the 2 plus hour drive from Breckenridge to Aspen.\u00a0 It didn&#8217;t really take a lot of convincing &#8211; I just had to forward a few photos of the very photogenic Bells and they were on board and ready to tackle some <strong>short and easy hikes in Maroon Bells, Colorado<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10035\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells2\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526682024&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells2-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells2-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maroon Bells Colorado in Summer #MaroonBells\" class=\"wp-image-10035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells2-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A snowcapped Maroon Bells in May<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">WHAT IS IN THIS POST<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662bbce6e7a6d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662bbce6e7a6d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/#Why_is_it_called_Maroon_Bells\" title=\"Why is it called Maroon Bells?\">Why is it called Maroon Bells?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/#3_Short_and_Easy_Hikes_in_Maroon_Bells\" title=\"3 Short and Easy Hikes in Maroon Bells\">3 Short and Easy Hikes in Maroon Bells<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/#Maroon_Lake_Scenic_Trail\" title=\"Maroon Lake Scenic Trail\">Maroon Lake Scenic Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/#Maroon_Creek_Trail\" title=\"Maroon Creek Trail\">Maroon Creek Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/#Crater_Lake_Trail\" title=\"Crater Lake Trail\">Crater Lake Trail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/#Photos_from_our_hikes_in_Maroon_Bells_on_Lake_Scenic_Trail_Crater_Lake_Trail\" title=\"Photos from our hikes in Maroon Bells on Lake Scenic Trail &amp; Crater Lake Trail\">Photos from our hikes in Maroon Bells on Lake Scenic Trail &amp; Crater Lake Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/#Getting_to_the_Maroon_Bells\" title=\"Getting to the Maroon Bells\">Getting to the Maroon Bells<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_called_Maroon_Bells\"><\/span><strong>Why is it called Maroon Bells?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The red mudstone layers give the mountains their unique maroon coloring and its name.\u00a0 When the light is right, the peaks reflect in the lake, and this image is on prints and postcards for sale at most gift shops in Colorado.\u00a0 10 miles from Aspen up Maroon Creek Road, the Maroon Bells put on quite a show in Fall, when the aspen groves turn shades of yellow and gold.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many visitors come to<strong> <\/strong>Aspen to take pictures<strong>, sunrise is a popular time when the rising sun hits the east-facing peaks<\/strong>. This is also the best time to catch the bells reflection on the lake.\u00a0 It was a little windy when we were there and we couldn&#8217;t see the reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10036\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells3\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526684346&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells3-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells3-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maroon Bells Colorado in Summer #MaroonBells\" class=\"wp-image-10036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells3-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We were there in May just when the park was opening for the season and had most of the trails to ourselves.\u00a0 Come early if you want to see the reflection on the lake.\u00a0 The blissful panorama of the reflective lake along with Peaks engulfed in shades of spring green was a sight to behold.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like regardless of the season, the\u00a0views at Maroon Bells Colorado are breathtaking \u2013\u00a0 it is not to be missed during a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/road-trips\/texas-colorado-road-trip-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado<\/a>! It is sure to be a highlight of your trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10406\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells11\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells11.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"5605,3737\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526683034&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells11\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells11-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells11-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"3 Short and Easy Hikes in Maroon Bells, Colorado - Photo by Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-10406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells11-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells11-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells11-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 300 million years of geologic activity, including sedimentation, uplift, and erosion by wind, water and ice, are credited to the creation of Maroon Valley. According to the US Forest Service, the mountains received their distinctive maroon coloring from the weathering of hematite, an iron-bearing mineral, while Maroon Lake occupies a basin that was sculpted by Ice-Age glaciers.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glaciers cut valleys and lakes, like Maroon Lake and Crater Lake. The Maroon Bells are considered Colorado\u00a0<strong><em>Fourteeners<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>with North Maroon at 14,014\u2032 and the summit of South Maroon Peak at 14,156\u2032. They are called \u201cthe bells\u201d because the shape of the mountains resembles church bells. The surrounding Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area was one of the first US Wilderness areas established in 1964.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10407\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells12\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells12.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"5272,3514\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526684474&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells12\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells12-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells12-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maroon Bells Colorado in Summer #MaroonBells\" class=\"wp-image-10407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells12-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells12-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells12-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> A Bench with a view! <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See these other <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/short-easy-hikes-in-us-national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"short and easy hikes in US National Parks (opens in a new tab)\">short and easy hikes in US National Parks<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10408\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells13\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells13.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526688610&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells13\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells13-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells13-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"3 Short and Easy Hikes in Maroon Bells, Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-10408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells13-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells13-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells13-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> A rocky Hike up to Crater Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10405\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells10\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells10.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526681373&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells10\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells10-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells10-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells10-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells10-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells10-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10040\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells7\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells7.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526686465&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells7\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells7-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells7-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maroon Bells Colorado in Summer #MaroonBells\" class=\"wp-image-10040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells7-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells7-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells7-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> Isn&#8217;t the watercolor stunning? Should we call this Emerald Lake? <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10039\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells6\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526685962&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells6-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells6-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells6-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells6-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> Aspen Groves ready to put on some leaves for spring <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10037\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells4\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526685559&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells4-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells4-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells4-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells4-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hikingguide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Short_and_Easy_Hikes_in_Maroon_Bells\"><\/span><strong>3 Short and Easy Hikes in Maroon Bells<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular viewpoint of the Maroon Bells are from the shores of Maroon Lake, a pristine alpine lake. Hiking at the relatively easy trails is the best way to enjoy them. Here are three short and easy hiking trails at Maroon Bells with rewarding views.  Allow for plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and dress in warm layers.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you coming from flat land like me, give yourself enough time to get acclimated to the altitude before hiking.\u00a0 Keep in mind that climbing the Maroon Bells is fatal since the Mudstone is very fragile, causing loose rock on the climbing routes \u2013\u00a0these twin peaks are rightfully known as the &#8220;Deadly Bells.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"10038\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells5\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells5.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"6000,4000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1526685591&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells5-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells5-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"3 Short and Easy Hikes in Maroon Bells, Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-10038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells5-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells5-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MaroonBells5-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maroon_Lake_Scenic_Trail\"><\/span><strong>Maroon Lake Scenic Trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Miles one way: 1.3. Elevation: 9,500 ft. &#8211; 10,000 ft.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy 1-mile round-trip trek starts at the parking area and follows the circumference of the lake.\u00a0The trail follows the lake to the far side and meanders along the creek flowing into the lake.\u00a0 This easy to do trail is very scenic and is a great place for pictures and picnics.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for families with little kids. Plan to come early if you want to see the reflection of the Bells in the lake.\u00a0 It gets pretty crowded during peak season! It was my favorite and we stopped every few minutes for photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maroon_Creek_Trail\"><\/span><strong>Maroon Creek Trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start at the outlet of Maroon Lake and travel along Maroon Creek to encounter alpine meadows, aspen forests and rocky slopes. This <strong>3.2-mile one-way trail<\/strong> is an excellent place to spot wildlife such as mule deer, red fox, bighorn sheep, porcupines and a variety of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crater_Lake_Trail\"><\/span><strong>Crater Lake Trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>3.6-mile round-trip trail<\/strong> rewards hikers with breathtaking vistas of Aspen woodlands and Crater Lake. Start at the Maroon Bells Kiosk from Maroon Lake Trail and be prepared for a steep and rocky ascent, cooler temperatures.\u00a0The Maroon-Snowmass Trail climbs through the Aspens to the lake.\u00a0 The left trail or the scenic trail follows a river and crosses two bridges, then climbs steeply to meet with the Maroon-Snowmass Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail is relatively easy but a little rocky and with all the elevation changes it feels a lot longer than the 3.8 miles. It is not as scenic as the Maroon Lake trail since most of the time you are looking behind to see the Bells. If you are short on time I would recommend sticking to the Maroon Lake Scenic Trail. There were some patches of snow, so do wear some sturdy shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos_from_our_hikes_in_Maroon_Bells_on_Lake_Scenic_Trail_Crater_Lake_Trail\"><\/span><strong>Photos from our hikes in Maroon Bells on Lake Scenic Trail &amp; Crater Lake Trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We spent our entire day at the foot of these imposing bells and only left when the sun was about to set and it was time for dinner &#8211; reminiscing our college days together and catching up with each other&#8217;s lives and of course taking lots of photos.&nbsp; The only thing grander than the vistas were the memories we made together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1208\" height=\"805\" data-attachment-id=\"10414\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/grouppic-maroonbells\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GroupPic-MaroonBells.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1208,805\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GroupPic-MaroonBells-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GroupPic-MaroonBells-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GroupPic-MaroonBells.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GroupPic-MaroonBells.jpg 1208w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GroupPic-MaroonBells-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GroupPic-MaroonBells-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GroupPic-MaroonBells-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/GroupPic-MaroonBells-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1208\" height=\"805\" data-attachment-id=\"10416\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/panneer-2\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1208,805\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-2-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-2-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-2.jpg\" alt=\"Maroon Bells on Lake Scenic Trail &amp; 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Crater Lake Trail Hike | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-10423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Arun-5.jpg 1073w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Arun-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Arun-5-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Arun-5-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Arun-5-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1208\" height=\"805\" data-attachment-id=\"10418\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/panneer-5\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-5.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1208,805\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Panneer-5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-5-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-5-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-5.jpg\" alt=\"Maroon Bells on Lake Scenic Trail &amp; Crater Lake Trail | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-10418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-5.jpg 1208w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-5-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-5-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-5-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1208\" height=\"805\" data-attachment-id=\"10419\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/img_7804\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7804.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1208,805\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7804-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7804-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7804.jpg\" alt=\"Maroon Bells on Lake Scenic Trail &amp; Crater Lake Trail | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-10419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7804.jpg 1208w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7804-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7804-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7804-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7804-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1208\" height=\"805\" data-attachment-id=\"10421\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/panneer-6\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1208,805\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-6-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-6-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-6.jpg\" alt=\"Maroon Bells on Lake Scenic Trail &amp; Crater Lake Trail | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-10421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-6.jpg 1208w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-6-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-6-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-6-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos by my friends Arun, John Dhanraj and Panneer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See this post if you need some help <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel-tips\/packing-list-mountain-getaway\/\">packing for a mountain adventure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_to_the_Maroon_Bells\"><\/span><strong>Getting to the Maroon Bells<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We drove from <strong>Breckenridge<\/strong> to Aspen via I-70 to Highway 82&nbsp; through Glenwood Springs.&nbsp; It is a shorter drive if you coming from <strong>Aspen<\/strong> and that is where we stopped for lunch before heading back.&nbsp; Another beautiful Ski town in <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radfamilytravel.com\/home\/things-to-do-aspen-snowmass-colorado-summer\" target=\"_blank\">Aspen has lots of things to do during summer<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were visiting on a Friday in May and were able to drive all the way to the parking lot at the Maroon Bells Trailhead.&nbsp; Because the natural landmark is so popular, there is restricted access to the area during the popular summer and fall months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn is&nbsp;an especially beautiful time to visit when the Maroon Bells are cradled by golden-hued aspen groves. It is a popular spot for leaf peepers and the best way to see the Maroon Bells is to take the public bus operated by the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) and visit mid-week when there are fewer crowds. The bus operates between 8 am to 5 pm from mid-June through early October.&nbsp; More information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspenchamber.org\/maroon-bells\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"10459\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/panneer-4\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1208,805\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Panneer-4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-4-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-4-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Maroon Bells in Summer #MaroonBells #Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-10459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-4-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-4-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Panneer-4.jpg 1208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Late-Spring:<\/strong>&nbsp;From when Maroon Creek road opens, which is historically mid-May, and until mid-June (when the shuttle bus service starts) you are allowed to drive the road from 8am-5pm. You still have to pay the access fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From about mid-June until early October,<\/strong>&nbsp;you can drive Maroon Creek road to the Maroon Bells trailhead&nbsp;<strong>before<\/strong>&nbsp;8 am and&nbsp;<strong>after<\/strong>&nbsp;5 pm. There is a $10 fee for driving the road, which\u2013especially in Autumn\u2013is one of the more beautiful drives in the country.&nbsp;<strong>From 8 am to 5 pm, visitors must take a 10-15-minute shuttle bus ride to the trailhead from the Maroon Bell parking lot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Early October to Mid-November:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can drive Maroon Creek road to the trailhead any day and any time of the week. Again, the access fee applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maroon Bells During the Winter Months:<\/strong>&nbsp;Maroon Creek road is closed during the winter months, beginning in mid-November. Until the road reopens around mid-May of each year, the trailhead is only accessible by hiking in, cross-country skis, or via snowmobile tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You might also like:<br><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/things-to-do-in-denver-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best things to do in Denver<\/a><br><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/summer-in-vail-an-epic-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\">Summer activities in Vail<\/a><br><a aria-label=\"Day trip ideas from Denver (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/day-trips-from-denver\/\" target=\"_blank\">Day trip ideas from Denver<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/road-trips\/texas-colorado-road-trip-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Road trip from Texas to Colorado<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PIN IT FOR LATER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-attachment-id=\"15249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells-pin2\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"735,1102\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells-Pin2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin2-683x1024.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin2-683x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15249\" class=\"wp-image-15249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin2-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-attachment-id=\"10435\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/moroonbells-pin\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MoroonBells-pin.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"735,1102\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MoroonBells-pin\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MoroonBells-pin-683x1024.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MoroonBells-pin-683x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MoroonBells-pin.jpg\" alt=\"Summer in the Rocky Mountains #MaroonBells\" data-id=\"10435\" class=\"wp-image-10435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MoroonBells-pin.jpg 735w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MoroonBells-pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MoroonBells-pin-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MoroonBells-pin-13x20.jpg 13w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MoroonBells-pin-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-attachment-id=\"15248\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/maroon-bells-colorado\/attachment\/maroonbells-pin3\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"735,1102\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MaroonBells-Pin3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin3-683x1024.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin3-683x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15248\" class=\"wp-image-15248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MaroonBells-Pin3.jpg 735w, 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