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Maroon Bells Scenic Area (Maroon Lake) — Aspen, Colorado
Photo: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Maroon Bells over Maroon Lake with golden aspens, near Aspen.
Maroon Bells Scenic Area (Maroon Lake) in Aspen: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; November parking fee not published on the official reservation site checked Nov 2, 2026 (summer shuttle fares — $16 adult, $10 under 12/seniors — are out of season and do not apply).
AddressMaroon Lake, at the end of Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, CO — no street number or ZIP published on the official pages (trailhead reached via Aspen Highlands); shown at town level
HoursCLOSING FOR WINTER: Nov 1–9, 2026 is the last access window — no reservation needed, parking is first-come first-served. From Nov 10, Maroon Creek Road is closed for winter and the area cannot be reached until it reopens (usually around May 15). The shuttle ended Oct 18 and the reservation requirement ended Oct 31; Oct 19–31 access was by parking reservation only
PricesNovember parking fee not published on the official reservation site checked Nov 2, 2026 (summer shuttle fares — $16 adult, $10 under 12/seniors — are out of season and do not apply)
Age notesShort lakeside trails at Maroon Lake beneath the Maroon Bells peaks (the Forest Service notes trails here range from short walks near the lake to overnight backpacking routes). There is no drinking water at the Maroon Lake trailhead — bring your own, or fill up at the Maroon Bells Welcome Center at Aspen Highlands.
BookingNov 1–9: no reservation needed, first-come parking. In the main season, parking/shuttle reservations are required — see the official reservation site.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed on the official pages checked — no accessibility claim is made.
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