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Outdoors Maroon Creek Valley, Aspen

Maroon Bells

An outdoor spot in Maroon Creek Valley, Aspen, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunrise, late Sep for aspens.

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Maroon Bells in Maroon Creek Valley, Aspen
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Why go

Twin 14,000-foot peaks reflected in Maroon Lake; the Scenic Loop is easy.

It is one of 18 curated places we feature in Aspen, alongside 5 activities, 4 places to eat and 3 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Crater Lake Trail, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Maroon Creek Valley
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Sunrise, late Sep for aspens

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Aspen, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Crater Lake Trail

    3.6-mile round trip from Maroon Lake to a quieter lake right under the Bells.

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro

    Mountain hut on Aspen Highlands serving fondue and raclette, known for its lively afternoon lunch seating.

    Food · 5.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Aspen Highlands

    Ski area west of town known for Highland Bowl, a steep bowl reached by a hike along the ridge from the top lift.

    Activity · 5.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Snowmass

    The largest of the four Aspen Snowmass mountains, with long groomed cruisers and the Elk Camp Gondola.

    Activity · 6.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Aspen Mountain

    Ski mountain rising straight from downtown Aspen, reached by the Silver Queen Gondola, with no beginner runs.

    Activity · 8.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Silver Queen Gondola

    Ride from downtown to the 11,212-foot summit of Aspen Mountain in about 15 minutes.

    Activity · 8.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Maroon Bells is a stop on our Colorado Rockies route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Aspen

3 more curated outdoor spots in Aspen. See the full Aspen guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Aspen run from 30°F in January to 80°F in July; April is usually the wettest month. For Maroon Bells itself, we suggest: Sunrise, late Sep for aspens.

Modelled monthly averages for Aspen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Aspen weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Maroon Bells, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Maroon-Snowmass Trail, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
Coordinates
39.09983, -106.94221
Destination
Aspen, Colorado

Maroon Bells: quick answers

How much time do you need at Maroon Bells?

Plan on about 2 hours at Maroon Bells. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Maroon Bells?

Our pick: Sunrise, late Sep for aspens. Insider tip: Road access requires a shuttle or parking reservation in summer; book early.

Where is Maroon Bells?

Maroon Bells is at Maroon-Snowmass Trail, Aspen, CO 81611, USA, in Maroon Creek Valley. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Maroon Bells?

Maroon Bells appears on Colorado Rockies, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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