Wilderness · Colorado

Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness

The most photographed peaks in North America

TypeWilderness
StateColorado
Best seasonSummer & fall color
Don’t missMaroon Lake reflection

The twin maroon pyramids reflected in a glacial lake — and behind them, a wilderness of fourteeners, aspen, and high passes near Aspen. The view is famous; the backcountry is the reward.

What to see

  • Maroon Lake
  • Crater Lake
  • Four Pass Loop
  • Conundrum Hot Springs
  • Snowmass Lake

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