This includes overnight parking for those backpacking into the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness. It offers 14 sites on the banks of beautiful Maroon Creek. 312.498.5984. As of this writing, Four Pass Loop is the number-one-rated trail in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness by AllTrails hiker reviews. Be prepared for a serious elevation gain of 2,165 feet. Where is the best place to hike in Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness? From mid-June through September, Maroon Creek Road is restricted to vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m beyond the T-Lazy 7 Ranch. If you (and your group) plan to camp in a permitted zone, you will need to reserve a spot in each zone that you plan to camp. Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. The Interagency, Senior & Golden Access Passes are honored. Access to the Maroon Creek Trail is available nearby as well as excellent trout fishing in Maroon Creek. Storing food properly is requiredwhen camping in the developed campgrounds in the Maroon Bells area. United States. 82 south toward Aspen until you reach the roundabout (about 40 miles). Crater Lake Trail No, swimming is not permitted at Maroon lake. Even amateur photographers will have magazine-ready photos. Maroon Bells Information Line: (970) 945-3319. * NOTE: not all weather observatories update at the same frequency which is the reason why some locations may show data from stations that are further away than known closer ones. Now, hiking trails provide access to plenty of these photo-worthy scenes in the White River National Forest, including hypnotizing fields of wildflowers and anglers seeking catches in tranquil Maroon Lake. There is still some, This update really only pertains to West Maroon Pass as I didnt really have much for, Quick update here. Maroon Creek Trail Start at the outlet of Maroon Lake and travel north along Maroon Creek to encounter alpine meadows, aspen forests and rocky slopes. From here, drop down into the forest of Fravert Basin to find a camp above or south of the trail before Kings waterfall.