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Maroon Snowmass Trail


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Maroon Snowmass Trail

Enjoy spectacular views of Pyramid and the Maroon Bells peaks and an optional hike to Crater lake.

For further information see:  White River National Forest - Maroon-Snowmass Trailhead, #1975 (usda.gov)

Directions to Maroon Snowmass Trailhead: Google Maps

The trail starts at the Maroon Lake and follows the Maroon-Snowmass Trail which climbs on rocky paths through the aspens to a rock “garden” before it descends to Crater Lake.  Then it is a steep climb to Minnehaha Gulch. The trail continues its steep ascent exiting the gulch into an alpine meadow.  Then it continues to climb next to Buckskin Pass and up and over Willow Pass to Willow Lake.

Snowmass Lake and Mountain - 21.3 miles - elevation gain 5902 ft

Willow Lake - 11.6 miles - elevation gain 3779 ft

  • Difficulty: Difficult A
  • Length: 11.6 mi
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area, Aspen Ranger District (WRNF)
  • Parking Permit Required: Maroon Bells Scenic Area
  • Recommended Party Size: 8
  • Maximum Party Size: 10
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 10
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  • Maroon-Snowmass Trail - Snowmass Lake and Mountain
  • Maroon-Snowmass Trail - Willow Lake
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