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Quick Facts

North Maroon Peak

Beginning Elevation:	9,600 Feet (2992.5 Meters) Maroon Lake Trailhead
Difficulty:	Extremely Difficult
Elevation Gain:	4,414 Feet (1375.9 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	14,014 Feet (4368.5 Meters) summit North Maroon Peak
Length, One-way:	10 Miles (16.67 Kilometers)
Other Maps:	trails illustrated 128 Maroon Bells, Redstone, Marble

Outfitters and Guides

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General Description

Copyright: USDA Forest Service
Maroon Bells, freshly dusted with snow, reflected in Maroon Lake at the height of the fall colors

North Maroon Peak is the middle peak of the Maroon-Bells range. This majestic peak reaches a height of 14,014'. Some consider the Maroon, North Maroon, Pyramid group to be the most photographed mountain range in the United States. It is located southwest of Aspen on Maroon Creek Road.

The climb to North Maroon Peak summit is eight miles from the Maroon Lake Trailhead. Climbers will encounter steep snow fields and rotten rock. No one should attempt this climb without the proper equipment and without advanced mountain climbing skills.

Directions from Aspen: Drive 1/2 mile west of Aspen on Highway 82 and turn left onto Maroon Creek Road at the roundabout. Keep right and continue 9 1/2 miles to the Maroon Lake Parking Area.From mid-June through September, the Maroon Creek Road is closed from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and you will need to take a shuttle bus from Ruby Park in Aspen. The bus includes an informative guided tour of the valley. Contact the Roaring Fork Transit Agency at 925-8484 for more information.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Hiking & Walking	Maroon - Snowmass Trail	Yes
	Mountain Climbing	North Maroon Peak	Yes

Related Activities

Maroon Creek Road - Maroon Creek Road leads to Maroon Lake and the Maroon Bells, the most photographed mountains in the country. This route is good for taking an all day trip with a picnic stop.

Maroon Peak - Maroon Peak is one of the peaks within the Maroon Bells grouping. It's elevation is 14,156'.

Pyramid Peak - Pyramid Peak is one of Colorado's most difficult and dangerous fourteen thousand foot summits. No one should attempt this climb without the proper equipment and without advanced mountain climbing skills.

West Maroon Portal Trailhead - The West Maroon Portal provides access to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. The Maroon Creek and Maroon-Snowmass Trails start from here.