Try this 3.5-mile out-and-back trail near Aspen, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h …
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Sep 17, 2024
This trail was amazing. Most of the hike on the way up to the lake is in the woods, with occasional views from time to time. Once you reach Crater Lake, you will be amazed at how close the Bells are … Full review by Jeremiah Z
Sep 16, 2024
Crater lake trail takes around 3 hours in total, don't be fooled thinking it's a short hike! It's a good uphill to start followed by some pretty rocky traversing. We set off at 7.30am which was perfe… Full review by pinkali33
Aug 8, 2022
About 2 hours round trip and heavy rocky paths. Not too kid friendly with all the rocks and boulders, but a great view at the top. Full review by geralddX6655PV
Dear Sir , Could you please tell me how to get to Maroon lake in April when the road closed for winter season , and where is the last place the car can stop and park and and begin to hike ,and what is the altitude of this site . then how long to hike to get the Maroon Lake Thanks, Lee
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If the Maroon Bells entrance is closed when you are there, you would not be able to do the hike. From the park rangers station, its a good 3 miles drive into the parking area for Maroon …
If the Maroon Bells entrance is closed when you are there, you would not be able to do the hike. From the park rangers station, its a good 3 miles drive into the parking area for Maroon Bells. Then a 10 minute hike just to get to the start of the trail to Crater Lake. To hike Crater Lake takes approximately 3 - 3 1/2 hours to hike at a normal pace round trip.
I thought this trail was a walking trail? From your comment, it seems that it's an off-road driving trail? Is that right? I'm confused. Appreciate any help. I'm planning to be there next week. Thanks!
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There is a parking lot at Maroon Lake. During the summer you can drive up before 8 am. After 8 am it's by bus. The hike to Crater Lake starts here. In May it took us an hour and a …
There is a parking lot at Maroon Lake. During the summer you can drive up before 8 am. After 8 am it's by bus. The hike to Crater Lake starts here. In May it took us an hour and a half because of snow.
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