엘크 산맥 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

In my opinion, actually more worth seeing than the Maroon Bells.

A little off the beaten track but with a beautiful panoramic view and conifers in the foreground.

Especially beautiful in autumn, of course.

Located in a beautiful glaciated basin, it's surrounded by towering peaks. It's quite a challenge to get here, but you will likely find more solitude here compared to Crater Lake.

Located in a beautiful glaciated basin, it's surrounded by towering peaks. It's quite a challenge to get here, but you will likely find more solitude here compared to Crater Lake.

From here you can head to either North Maroon Peak or Buckskin Pass. Dispersed camping is allowed, 200 feet away from the trail or water sources. There is a stream very close from here. As campfires are prohibited above 10,800 feet, this is a good place to set up camp.

The altitude here is over 12,000 feet, so be mindful of your breathing and the thinner air. You want to get here early in case of afternoon thunderstorms. You'll be rewarded with a spectacular view of the Maroon Bells and Pyramid Peak.

Steeper at the top! Ignore the 30:1 e-bikes as they fly by you.