The Maroon Bells in pre-dawn alpenglow reflected in Maroon Lake, with golden aspens on the slopes
Photo: John Fowler · CC BY 2.0 · cropped

Maroon Bells Scenic Loop

Easy

Aspen

Distance
3.2 mi
Gain
500 ft
High point
10,600 ft
Season
Jun–Oct

Best time of year

Peak season now · Best Jun–Oct, peak Sep

Aspens peak in late September.

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Iconic Colorado scenery. Shuttle/reservation required in summer.

🎫 Permit required 🚫 No dogs

Trailhead weather

46°F

⛅ Overcast

💨 8 mph

🌧️ 16%

☀️ UV 1

Thu

🌨️

46°

34°

37%

Fri

🌦️

43°

34°

42%

Sat

55°

33°

2%

More photos · 3, by season where the date is known

The Maroon Bells above Maroon Lake and green meadows in August

Summer · Aug 2017 The Maroon Bells above Maroon Lake and green meadows in August

Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped 1 / 3