Maroon Lake Scenic Trail

Beautiful Hike but Misleading Description of Trail

Gorgeous place but I felt that the description of the hike was inaccurate. Others agreed with me including a couple of the park staff. It is described as an easy hike. The trail along Maroon Lake is e...

Hit it during “off hours.”

Nice easy pretty flat loop to hike around the lake. We hiked in the evening and went back with wine and watched the sunset. Lots of fish in the lake, as well as Canadian Geese. Watch your step! Take b...

G O >> L A T E

TIP: Avoid the Crowds. That’s what everyone wants. You have the perfect solo photograph. The trail to yourself. A parking spot. How do you get that in the Spring or Summer? You get the last reserved a...

Great experience.

Great experience. You need to reserve a free online shuttle and park at the Aspen Highland Parking Deck $6/hour--$40 max day. We hiked to the Crater Lake (ROCKY) (preferred/less crowded) and the sm...

Great scenery

This is a 1.9 mile easy loop trail up & around the river & lake by Maroon Bells. The view is staggeringly beautiful & I enjoyed the trail very much. It does get crowded & unless you get there very ear...