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Crater Lake Trail
Maroon Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611
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Inn at Aspen Resort and Conference €365 5.5 mi 8.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
St. Moritz Lodge €145 5.5 mi 8.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Shadow Mountain Condominiums N/A 5.5 mi 8.9 km 4 of 5 stars
L'auberge d'Aspen €266 5.6 mi 8.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Viceroy Snowmass N/A 5.6 mi 9.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Platos at Aspen Meadows 4.1 mi 6.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Gwyn's High Alpine Restaurant 5.3 mi 8.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hickory House 5.4 mi 8.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Ashcroft Ghost Town 4.9 mi 7.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Grizzly Lake Trail 5.4 mi 8.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Buttermilk Mountain 5.5 mi 8.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 69 attractions in Aspen
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Traveler Description: This easy, one-day hike from Maroon Lake is a great outing for the entire family.
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Attraction type: Hiking trail, Lake
Activities: Hiking
Address: Maroon Creek Road Aspen, CO 81611
Tel: +1 970 925 3445 (Forest Service)

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“Easy? Not for Novice BUT a classof 8-year olds passed us!”
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5 of 5 stars
dsch   30 contributions
Deerfield, MA
Sep 21, 2009

Just gorgeous. About 3 miles round trip. Some moderate uphills but time to rest and beautiful views to photograph. If you have hiking or hard soled shoes make the rocky pieces easier to manage. Enjoy! more

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Crater Lake Trail Address

Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611
Tel: +1 970 925 3445 (Forest Service)