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3.5 miles roundtrip
Category

Hike

Price

$

Est. Duration

2-3h

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Hello Mallory

Crater Lake via Maroon Bells. The trail starts at Maroon lake and the view from the start of the trail of Maroon Bells is probably the best I have ever seen. The trail is about 3.5 miles RT and can take about 4 hours depending on how many pictures and how often you stop to catch your breath. The trail is moderate and rocky.

Difficulty: Moderate

RT Length: 3.5 mi RT

Elevation Gain: 688 feet

ALL TRAILS TRAIL LINKED IN WEBSITE

Permits are required to self-park at the Maroon Bells Trailhead, but sell out quickly. Permit information found here: https://aspenchamber.org/plan-trip/trip-highlights/maroon-bells/reservations

Parking Permits Found Here: https://www.visitmaroonbells.com/maroon-bells-parking-reservations/

If you don't already have a parking permit, you will need to take a shuttle and make reservations via the first link shared above.

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