Maroon Bells Excursion

We are so excited to share with you all our favorite spot in the wilderness here in Aspen. We encourage everyone to come as it's breathtaking and involves very limited physical exertion.   

The Maroon Bells are just 10 miles west of Aspen up Maroon Creek Road in a glacial valley, the 14,000-foot peaks (fourteeners) truly epitomize the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. There will be plenty of photo-worthy scenes including hypnotizing wildflower fields, anglers seeking catches in tranquil Maroon Lake, and aspen trees as far as the eye can see.

There is no immidiate hike once we arrive. The bus will drop you off on paved sidewalks which take you to the viewing area of the Marron Bells....thus no hiking shoes are required.  There are plenty of park benches to relax and take in the views.  This tranquil excursion will have an informal bag lunch included once we arive by bus.  For those who would like to do a hike, wear very stable hiking shoes as there is a beautiful hike to Crater Lake. Crater Lake is another lake just at the foot of the Bells. This hike is about 3.6-mile round-trip and takes roughly 2.5 hours.   It is recommended to bring a light jacket/water resistant layer as the weather can change rather quickly.  

Transportation:

Please be ready by 11:30.  Transportation will be via bus from town.   For those who come, we will be back in touch with exact details.  Please note that once you are up at the Bells, you can stay for as little or as long as you want as all you have to do is take the bus system back down.  

NOTE:    Some of you may want to rent a bike to make the trek up.   It's on a paved road.  By bike, it takes about 90 minutes if you are in good shape to reach the top.  For those who want to bike, but dont want to exert much effort, rent an electic bike and it's a breeze.  Either way, the ride down is very fast!

Its worth it...we promise!