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Maroon Bells

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Legendary trek

Maroon Bells

Aspen, Colorado, United States
Best timeJul–Sep
Signature routeCrater Lake Trail
In season~50°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

-9–57°F
Fares from$827
Nearest airportASE
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

The route
Topographic route map for Maroon Bells
StartFinish
Elevation profile12,461 ft
0 mi8,415 ft low16.97 mi
16miles
12,536ft high point
3,507ft of climbing
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 65%
WarmestJul · 57°F
WettestMar
Best windowJul–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The most-photographed peaks in America, mirrored in Maroon Lake.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Sep, the 3 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Crater Lake Trail. Nearest airport is ASE.

Pairs well with

Aspen
12 mi away
Aspen Snowmass
12 mi away
Crested Butte
14 mi away
Glenwood Hot Springs
37 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maroon Bells?

The best time to visit Maroon Bells is July–September, in Aspen, Colorado, United States.

Where is Maroon Bells?

Maroon Bells is in Aspen, Colorado, United States. The nearest major airport is ASE.

What is Maroon Bells known for?

The most-photographed peaks in America, mirrored in Maroon Lake.

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