
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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