Hiking in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
4 trails in this Colorado region — with elevation, distance, and seasonal recommendations.
Crater Lake Trail
A challenging hike through aspen groves and alpine meadows to a pristine cirque lake surrounded by dramatic peaks in the Maroon Bells wilderness.
Maroon Lake Trail
An iconic easy loop around Colorado's most photographed peaks. The trail offers stunning reflections of the Maroon Bells in the alpine lake.
Conundrum Creek Trail
The actual trail leading to Conundrum Hot Springs, the highest hot springs in North America. The 8.5-mile one-way approach climbs through aspen and spruce forest along Conundrum Creek into a high alpine basin. Most hikers backpack rather than day-hike. Permits required for overnight stays.
Geneva Lake Trail
Climb from the Lead King Basin area to Geneva Lake, an alpine lake beneath the West Maroon ridgeline. Wildflowers in July, golden aspens in late September, and far less crowded than the popular Maroon Lake area.