Can you climb the Maroon Bells?
All routes on the Maroon Bells take a full day to climb. Whichever peak you choose, you’re looking at challenging loose terrain and around 4500 feet of elevation gain.
Are the Maroon Bells 14ers?
The Maroon Bells: Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak – both featured on Colorado 14ers Map 10 of 16 – are perhaps the most iconic 14ers in Colorado. Despite their beauty and ease of viewing from the popular Maroon Lake, these Elk Mountain peaks are some of the most challenging 14ers to summit.
Is Maroon Bells open for hiking?
A: Yes, but it takes more effort than in fall and summer. While Maroon Creek Road is closed to vehicles from late fall until late spring, you can still crosscountry ski, snow bike, snowshoe, hike, or take a snowmobile the 12.4 miles round-trip to access the bells.
How do you get up the Maroon Bells?
The best way to experience the Maroon Bells Scenic Area is by shuttle, which runs every 15 minutes. You will need to make an online reservation with the Aspen Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $16 (adults); $10 (seniors over 65, children under 12; one-way downhill). Shuttles will begin operation on June 7, 2021.
What class is Maroon Bells?
The Maroon Bells Traverse are one of “Four great Colorado Traverses” as coined by Gerry Roach. The peaks can be climbed in either direction, but are popularly hiked Maroon Peak to North Maroon Peak. This is a difficult Class 5 route that has lots of exposure and sustained sections of Class 3, 4 and 5 moves.
How hard is Maroon Bells?
It’s a Rocky Mountain landscape painted with cascades, lakes, golden aspens, and all against the backdrop of the peaks of the Maroon Bells….Maroon Bells Hike Snapshot.
| Hike Distance | Five Trails: 1 to 13 miles Round Trip – Depending on Trail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
Do you need a permit to go to Maroon Bells?
Permit Info: Conundrum Permit Requirement: A permit is required for overnight stays in Conundrum Hot Springs Zone. This permit must be acquired in advance at recreation.gov. For all other overnight trips to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness registration is required at the trailhead.
What is the best time of day to visit Maroon Bells?
And finally, the Colorado mountains are known for unpredictable afternoon storms, so it’s always best to go hiking in the morning. We visited Maroon Bells in the busiest summer season, the second half of July. We left Aspen at around 7 AM and drove to Maroon Bells in order to get there well before 8 AM.
Do I need a reservation for Maroon Bells?
Maroon Bells Access: Reservations are required to visit Maroon Bells by personal vehicle or shuttle in 2021. Vehicle access begins May 15 and the shuttle system from Aspen Highlands begins June 7. You can start making reservations for either beginning April 12 at www.aspenchamber.org.
How hard is it to bike to Maroon Bells?
It’s a grind—with about 1,600 feet of climbing over about 22 roundtrip miles of riding (Aspen to the Bells and back)—but a satisfying one. The lack of car traffic when the buses are running up Maroon Creek Road makes for a less stressful ride.