Elevation
14,014′
Difficulty
Class 4
Distance
9.25 mi
Elev. gain
4,500′
Nearest town
Aspen
County
Pitkin
Range
Elk
Rank
#50
North Maroon Peak shares the Deadly Bells reputation with its taller neighbor. The standard route is a sustained class 4 scramble on the same loose, dangerous rock. Not a beginner peak.
Standard Route
From the Maroon Lake Scenic Trailhead (permit/shuttle required), the trail follows the West Buttress through forest and into the upper basin. The class 4 sections begin around 12,500 feet and continue to the summit. 9.25 miles round trip.
What to Expect
Same warnings as Maroon Peak — rotten rock, real exposure, route-finding challenges. Bring a helmet and climb with experienced partners.
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