Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop Trail Map

The famous four pass loop backpacking route in the maroon bells snowmass wilderness is an international treasure.

Maroon bells four pass loop trail map. 4 days 3 nights. For trail updates conditions and a more detailed description of the loop. Due to recent bear activity bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the maroon bells snowmass wilderness. 4 pass loop trail map maroon snowmass trailhead aspen snowmass colorado.

1 mile from trailhead. This challenging trek scales four passes over 12 400 with stunning views and long stretches of open alpine travel. We parked at overnight lot 10 fee. West maroon pass 12 465 8.

To crater lake and another 3 5 to our first camp. Printable maroon bells trail map. This 26 mile 42 km circuit climbs over four mountain passes higher than 12 000ft past alpine lakes and among high elk range peaks. The famous four pass loop backpacking route within maroon bells snowmass wilderness is an international treasure.

Split for crested butte frigid air pass. The four pass loop in the maroon bells snowmass wilderness is one of the premiere backpacking loops in colorado. This popular 3 4 day backpacking loop around the stunningly beautiful maroon bells climbs four 12 000 ft. 4 pass loop 26 8 miles aspen snowmass.

We started at maroon lake and did the loop clockwise after making a left at crater lake toward west maroon pass. Climbing thru high mountain passes and hiking thru lush basins fragrant forests meadows come alive with seasonal wildflowers most of the trail is above tree line spectacular views of the maroon bells and other high peaks of the elk mountain. Hiking trail near aspen colorado. Trail map photo gallery west maroon pass 12 465.

Aspen co hard 28 miles round trip hike run horseback ride dog friendly rocky dirt. During the trek you hike over four high elevation mountain passes reach a peak altitude of 12 500 feet and climb nearly 9 000 feet of elevation. We hiked 2 mi. This 26 mile 42 km circuit climbs over four mountain passes higher than 12 000ft past clear alpine lakes and among the rugged elk range peaks.

N39 02 297 w107 00 526 7 25 miles. The four pass loop is a 28 mile round trip with 8 000 feet of elevation gain and loss that stays around 10 000 to 12 000 feet in elevation covering four mountain passes in the maroon bells snowmass wilderness. The 4 pass loop runs 26 8 miles through the heart of the elk mountains and maroon bells snowmass wilderness. This classic 29 1 mile backpacking circuit around the spectacular maroon bells climbs four 12 000 ft.

At 28 miles in length this loop is typically hiked over the course of 3 to 5 days depending on your fitness level. Passes and traverses some of the most amazing scenery in the maroon bells snowmass wilderness area. Hitch hike and hop aboard the tour bus to save yourself the walk.