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Maroon Bells, Aspen, CO

  • Address Maroon Creek Road
    Aspen, CO 81611
    United States
  • Phone number+1 970 925 3445
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If you have to choose one outdoor related activity while in Aspen, put a visit to Maroon Bells at the top of your list. Its three prominent and sharply defined peaks are some of the most photographed mountains in North America. Hike the trail around Maroon Lake, which is easy and offers spectacular views of the mountains reflecting off the shimmering water. Due to heavy traffic, this area is accessible only by bus during the summer, unless you prefer to hike or bike in. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, buses run daily from 8:30am to 5pm. After Labor Day, car traffic is allowed on weekdays up until the road closes for the winter due to snow. Pack water and food for there are no refreshment stands.

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Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 6 Reviews ) Top

Great!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2006-10-07

I went here during september and the leaves and secenery was beautiful. Go during the fall it was a hight light of the trip.

Best of Aspen

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2006-08-10

Maroon bells is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen! The best time to check out the mountains in May-Sept when it is not snow-cap...

Colorado Scenery Doesn't Get Better Than This!

 by  Mama Gretch  on  2005-07-19

If you're looking for quintissential Colorado mountain scenery, Maroon Bells is one of the best areas to visit. The view is gorgeous, with a c...

The Beautiful Maroon Bells

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-07-02

Maroon Bells was very pretty. If you go there be sure to have a camera, the scenery is beautiful. Maroon Bells is a great place to take a hike ...

The most beautiful place on earth

 by  fordteam  on  2005-06-01

The spectacular veiw of the Maroon Bells with Maroon Lake reflecting in front of them is a sight that should be seen by all nature lovers.In th...

Favorite Aspen Attraction

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-02-09

Peaceful and beautiful, very relaxing perfect for a picnic.

CitySearch Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

Triple your mountain-viewing pleasure with a hike in this glacial valley.

 by  Elisa Kronish  on  2006-11-20

In ShortTo get to the recreation area, visitors can hop on a bus from Aspen Highlands Village. Once there, they explore Maroon Lake, a favo

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