Crater Lake Trail
Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, Wilderness, Mountains, Trails, Sports & Recreation
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Outdoors, Photography, Sports & Recreation
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Dirt/off-road walking
Busy/High traffic
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Crater Lake Trail
Quick day hike
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Maroon Creek Road (at Maroon Lake parking area) Aspen, CO 81611 |
+1 970 925 3445 (Forest Service) |
Description
If time is limited, but you still want to fit in a hike that gives you some hint of Aspen's famed backcountry, wander down this popular path. It is only 1.8 miles long, but offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the country. The trail, which gains less than 500 feet in elevation, begins at Maroon Lake and winds through stands of aspens and pines before dropping down to Crater Lake which glistens at the foot of the famed
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hours dailyNotes: Open 24 hours
Visit Time: Half day(4hr)-Full day(8hr)
Best Time to Visit: Summer, Fall.
Why Best: Best weather, flowers and trees.
Average Wait Time: 30-60min
Notes: There may be a wait for the shuttle during summer.
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bicycle
Bus
Motorbike/Scooter
Parking Availability: Yes
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