Maroon Peak

Challenge

Maroon Peak

Aspen, CO

About this hike

Maroon Peak, one of the famed Maroon Bells, is both beautiful and dangerous. Its dramatic red slopes rise above Maroon Lake, drawing photographers and climbers alike. The standard South Ridge route involves serious Class 3 climbing on loose, rotten rock. It's often called the “Deadly Bells.”

Quick facts

Distance

12 miles

Elevation

14163 ft

Difficulty

Strenuous

Time

6–10 hours

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