The Maroon Bells, just outside of Aspen Colorado, are one of the most photographed group of mountains in Colorado. To get there from Aspen head west on Maroon Creek Road just south of town. The short drive up Maroon Creek Drive is worth the trip alone for its beauty, especially in the fall. At the end of the road park your vehicle and take a short walk to Maroon Lake. The views of the lake and the mountains are spectacular. A sight not to be missed. There’s plenty of hiking and fishing in the area along with wildlife viewing. In past trips we have seen deer, elk, beaver, blue heron, coyote, fox and all kinds of birds. Though we have not seen a bear ourselves, you may have the opportunity to see one. In the spring and summer the wildflowers are not to be missed as they cover the sides of the trails and fields.
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Nice Image Doug.
Lived 10 miles from these majestic beasts when I lived in Aspen working for The Aspen Times. Hiked up to them mulitple times a year.
Photographed them dozens of times my 7 1/2 years at the newspaper.
Thanks for the memories Doug
I love the reflection of the mountain in the puddle, amazing! Awesome photo!
Hoping to complete the 14ers on them this year. Nice shot!
They are wonderful to be sure! My first visit was in September and they were at the very perfect peak of color. I’m hoping to get back up during the wildflower season this year.
Great shot… love the reflection
Isn’t there a waterfall up that way too? I think we hiked this place about 5–10 years ago! Crazy!
Nice image.
There’s no waterfall per se. There are cascades from the melting snow cap. The most vigorous is in the Bell Cord Couloir. That’s the main division between North and South Maroon Peaks.
But Maroon Creek does not have any real water falls.