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Maroon Bells from West Maroon Creek
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Description - The Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness comprises 180,962 acres of the Elk Mountains in central Colorado. The area is most known for its twin 14,000+ foot high peaks known as the Maroon Bells. From exhilarating valleys to high peaks and passes, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness is an area full of hidden treasures.
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- Maroon Bells-Snowmass was one of five areas in Colorado designated wilderness in the original Wilderness Act of 1964. The area is most known for its twin 14,000+ foot high peaks known as the Maroon Bells. From exhilarating valleys to high peaks and passes, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness is an area full of hidden treasures. High Alpine lakes also dot the landscape. There are excellent opportunities for study of the geology and glaciation of Colorado.
Recreation - Recreation opportunities in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness include hiking, backpacking, mountain climbing, fishing and horseback riding. The White River and Gunnison National Forest maps will help to orientate visitors to the area. For more specific information consider the following USGS Quad maps (7 1/2 minute series): Aspen, Basalt, Capitol Peak, Gothic, Hayden Peak, Highland Peak, Marble, Maroon Bells, Mount Sopris, Pearl Pass, Redstone and Snowmass Mountain. They can be purchased at district offices or outdoor recreation shops. Climate - Weather patterns change quickly. Summer weather is typically dry but afternoon thunderstorms can occur on any given day. Temperatures range from the 50-80's for highs to 20-40's for lows depending upon elevation. Snow can occur in any month of the year in the higher elevations. Location -
The Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness comprises 180,962 acres in the White River National Forest and the Gunnison National Forest. It encompasses much of the Elk Mountains of central Colorado.
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