Beautiful views and lots to see. Nice paths and areas to stop and rest as well. Take a camera! More

Take the time to enjoy a hike up this way or check with the Colorado Mountain Club for hikes you can join during the summer months. More

At the right time of year this can be the best trail you've ever taken More

Been there twice and will go back. Views are great especially in fall. But, it is a crowded place, using buses in summer. More

The hike is all UPHILL to the lake - be ready for it. Might not be the best for little kids. Great scenery and hike through HUGE aspen tree groves!! Hike goes to the base of the Maroon Bells and is wirth it - takes about 1 hr 15-30min to get there and 45 min to get back More

My wife and I did this hike in October 2011. There was a small amount of snow on the ground. The hike starts at Maroon Lake and is about 1.8 miles one way. You get spectacular views of the Maroon Bells along the way and end at Crater Lake. The elevation gain is about 500 feet, ending at 10,076 feet,... More

You can pick this trail up from the Marion bells lake. I chose it based on other trip advisor reviews and it was definitely worth the time. The trail itself is steep in parts - the altitude makes it that bit tougher! However the views are worth every step. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes as it is quite rocky... More

We hiked the Crater Lake Trail at the end of July and greatly enjoyed the scenery. We weren't properly adjusted to the elevation and so we had to stop frequently to catch our breath. This was made difficult, however, by the constant mosquitoes and flies. It didn't seem to matter if we were in the shade or sun, the wind... More

Maroon Bells is stunning! We decided to take the 1:15 guided tour with ACES. This is a free service provided by Aspen Environmentalist. Our guide was Daniel and what an incredible time we had. We were the only four in is his group. He took us on a private two hour hike up to Crater Lake stopping along the way... More