At over 12,500 feet, the air is thin. Once you reach the top, the reward is a breathtaking, 360-degree panorama. The view looking down at Crater Lake and the iconic Maroon Bells is a sight you will never forget.

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1. West Maroon Trail

6.36km

02:17

610m

The West Maroon Trail is a challenging 4.0-mile hike in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, offering alpine views and abundant wildflowers

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2. West Maroon Trail

32.6km

11:08

1,530m

Hike the difficult 20.3-mile West Maroon Trail in the Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness, connecting Crested Butte and Aspen with stunning alp

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3. West Maroon Trail

20.8km

07:10

930m

Hike the difficult West Maroon Trail, a 12.9-mile route through Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness with iconic views and alpine lakes.

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Elevation 3,800 m

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Location: Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

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