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Pitkin County Colorado Hiking Trails
Maroon Lake Scenic Trail #2197
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White River National Forest
One of the most heavily used trail in the Aspen area, the
1.5 mile Maroon Lake Scenic Trail offers views of the Maroon Bells and
Pyramid Peak. Starting at the Maroon Lake parking area, the trail travels
through a meadow to the far end of Maroon Lake and a Forest Service
bulletin board. Take the trail to the left. Several bridge crossings as
the trail skirts around an active beaver pond and loops back to Maroon
Lake. The trail is not a complete loop around the lake. |
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| To reach Maroon Lake Scenic Trail
from mid-June through September, Maroon Creek is closed from 8:30 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.. You will need to take the bus which leaves from Aspen Highlands
Ski Area on Maroon Creek Road. If you get an early start drive 0.5 mile west
of Aspen Colorado along Highway 82 to the roundabout. Travel around the
roundabout and turn onto Maroon Creek Road. Continue 9.5 miles to the Maroon
Lake parking lot. |
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