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Hiking at Maroon Bells

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Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81612
970.925.3445

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Hiking at Maroon Bells - Reviews from across the web

Independence Pass - user review
5/27/06 I did Independence Pass on my 2004 Road King Custom. I must say it was the best ride in the three days I spent in Co. You would not want the non experienced rider on this r...
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Expert Mountaineers Only! - user review
Before going, check with the ranger station. They do not recommend anyone less than an expert mountaineer climb either of the Bells. The rock is unstable and unforgiving. Many p...
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Better than Aspen! - user review
Ive done it twice on a bicycle. Very difficult going up, devine going down! Be careful. Much better than uptight, high...
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Excellent day hike near Aspen - rough road getting there - user review
We hiked there a few weeks ago - early July 2007. Group of 6 ranging from 18 to 55 yrs.6.5 mile rough rock road to get to the trailhead. You could probably get there in almost any vehi...
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Great! - user review
I went here during september and the leaves and secenery was beautiful. Go during the fall it was a hight light ...
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The most beautiful place on earth - user review
The spectacular veiw of the Maroon Bells with Maroon Lake reflecting in front of them is a sight that should be seen by all nature lovers. In the fall the contrast of the mountains...
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It's very different - user review
I rode along with someone who had driven Independence Pass many times. We began the journey from Aspen and stopped along the way. If you stop and look over the edge of the cliff,...
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Go Back!!!!! - user review
I Loved this place because it has lots of working boomerangs and thats where i got my Aspen ...
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Scary! - user review
No guardrails and precipitous drops! Youre already about 14,000 feet, lacking oxygen, and there is nowhere to go but down. Ill never drive it again, and I dont r...
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AWESOME! - user review
This hike is one of the best hikes I have ever been on. If you go about a mile past crater lake the views keep getting better. I highly suggest this hike. It is a very good...
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Scary Cool - user review
It was a crazy drive, beautiful but very risk taking. The mountains and view were amazing. Saw Elk and Goats. It was a narrow road that is almost like a secret passage... I...
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God's backard - user review
This is a most beautiful drive. Put the window down and hear the mountain streams. It is high and had hair pin turns, but the roads are good (when its open) and the views...
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Great Hike! - user review
Fantastic hike, fantastic views! However, trail is very rocky and is good for twisting ankles! Be careful and wear sturdy shoes, if not hiking boots. The views of Maroon Bells...
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Best of Aspen - user review
Maroon bells is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen! The best time to check out the mountains in May-Sept when it is not snow-capped. The atmosphere is enchanting and...
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Beautiful in the fall - user review
The scenery in September/October is beyond words. Not only do the changing colors of the Aspen make this the perfect time of year, there are also fewer tourist and access is free...
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Breathtaking Scenery! - user review
Its breathtaking in more ways than one... the vistas are stunning and the road is narrow, sometimes without a guardrail or enough room to paint a yellow line down the center!...
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Favorite Aspen Attraction - user review
Peaceful and beautiful, very relaxing perfect for a pi...
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Must do in Colorado - user review
Ive been over this numerous times. If you are in the least bit afraid of heights, dont attempt to drive it, have someone else do the driving. I tried to drive it once and had...
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Felt closer to god - user review
My first impression of Crater Lake was WOW. I felt like saying than ks to god right away for letting me be there. I loved it, the day was perfect and the colors in the water were...
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Colorado Scenery Doesn't Get Better Than This! - user review
If youre looking for quintissential Colorado mountain scenery, Maroon Bells is one of the best areas to visit. The view is gorgeous, with a clear lake reflecting the jagged sn...
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The Beautiful Maroon Bells - user review
Maroon Bells was very pretty. If you go there be sure to have a camera, the scenery is beautiful. Maroon Bells is a great place to take a hike and take in the natural beauty of th...
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A Must - user review
The view is awesome and a must if you are visiting ...
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Good for a one time visit - user review
The scenery along the trail is excellent at the end of September when the leaves are fantastic with multiple variety of colors in the mountains. However, you must park your car at ...
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Fat Boy Harley on Independence Pass - user review
Absolutely great ride. Take time to stop along the road and enjoy. Best ride after Pikes Peak. ...
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Great Hike! - user review
This trail is actually 3.2 miles. To make it a little easier, start at the Maroon Bells parking lot (where the bus drops you off) and then walk the 3.2 miles downhill to the Eas...
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