Print Trail It rises away into thick aspens that break across an open rock field on the valley floor (1.2 miles : 10,070’). We made it a mile past Crater Lake before turning back.

totally worth it! La montée du col Willow est éprouvante mais offre une vue grandiose sur les montagnes environnantes et sur le lac Willow. The second snow crossing is a bridge at the first creek crossing that is plenty thick a few feet from its edge. The trail continues on a rolling, narrow-cut path that may lose clarity on the final approach, though the lake’s location is never in question.

So much fun despite not making it all the way. The trail continues through the meadow to a sign for the Maroon-Snowmass/Willow Lake junction. This trail was exactly as described. The last climb up to Willow Pass was strenuous but I was rewarded with beautiful views from the top. Follow Maroon Creek Road to all designated parking lots. Next time we will bring microspikes and snowshoes and extra battery for GPS.

The trail crosses a rocky stream channel (2.95 miles : 11,030’) to a meadow, then funnels up a shallow gulch that opens in a gorgeous alpine setting (3.45 miles : 11,480).

Round trip is about 12 miles but a lot is downhill (especially on the way back) so it wasn't all that hard. The terrain is very rocky for much of the trail. Incredible views looking back on the Bells and the 360 degree view at the pass make this hike well worth it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You can contact ProTrails directly through our Facebook or Instagram accounts.

It was pretty smooth but parking cost 15 and then 8 each for the bus, ergo don’t be late :). Hard to find trail at times but manageable. A lot of snow still on the path from 10250 and up, making the crossing of a creek (on the snow with the water running underneath) a little interesting. Fantastic. The $10 access fee still applies. Visitors will enjoy open landscapes, light crowds and a chance to explore Willow Creek, one of the longest and least visited drainages in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness: The trail begins on the north side of Maroon Lake to the Scenic Loop split (.3 miles). We got there after 8 so the road was closed for cars and we had to take the bus. we stopped beneath Buckskin pass and found a dispersed camping spot nearby with a 10/10 view.

Keep right and continue 9 1/2 miles to the Maroon Lake Parking Area.From mid-June through September, the Maroon Creek Road is closed from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and you will need to take a shuttle bus from Ruby Park in Aspen. From Highway 82 in Aspen, follow the roundabout 1 mile NW of town onto Maroon Creek Road. If you like trail running, most of the trail is great for it.

This segment is not connected to most other backpacking routes in the area, and sees lighter traffic. Late afternoon sun and mostly downhill back was so peaceful. Will not show on comments list. Tell us when your experience with this trail happened. but breathtaking view once you get there. Completed this on 6/22, no worries about snow patches. Plenty of mud/water in the trail on the lake side as well.

We clocked 13.2. Trail Photos Still a lot of snow after Crater Lake.



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