Hiking in Maroon Bells, Colorado

Historical Conditions Overview

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Max Epic Score · Sep

21.5°F

Avg Temperature

9.7 mph

Avg Wind Speed

0.2"

Avg Precipitation

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Dec

LEGENDARY 90+

EPIC 75–89

SOLID 60–74

DECENT 40–59

POOR 0–39

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About This Destination

About Maroon Bells for Hiking

The most photographed peaks in North America — alpine lakes, wildflowers and 14,000ft twin summits

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Insider Knowledge for Maroon Bells

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The most-photographed peaks in Colorado — the Maroon Lake reflection shot requires early arrival (the road closes to private vehicles by 8am in summer; use the shuttle bus from Aspen). The Crater Lake trail (3.6 miles round trip) is accessible; the Four Pass Loop (26 miles, 4 days) is an epic multi-day adventure through some of the most spectacular terrain in the Rockies.

Experience Level Guide

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Beginner

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Beginners will find manageable conditions with proper instruction.

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Intermediate

Intermediate practitioners will enjoy the varied conditions.

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Advanced

Advanced athletes will find plenty of challenge and reward.

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Expert

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Experts will appreciate the technical demands and pristine conditions.

Month-by-Month Breakdown

Best Time to Visit

Month	Epic Score	Avg Temp	Avg Wind	Precip	Rating
January	34	2.6°F	9.0 mph	0.31"	❌
February	15	3.5°F	10.0 mph	0.58"	❌
March	44	11.8°F	8.4 mph	0.07"	⚠️
April	34	15.2°F	11.3 mph	0.21"	❌
May	44	21.1°F	11.6 mph	0.07"	⚠️
June	64	35.9°F	6.8 mph	0.05"	✅
July	79	41.0°F	9.0 mph	0.05"	⚡
August	79	41.0°F	12.7 mph	0.06"	⚡
September ★ Best	85	41.0°F	8.3 mph	0.06"	⚡
October	54	26.2°F	9.7 mph	0.39"	⚠️
November	34	12.1°F	10.7 mph	0.13"	❌
December	34	6.9°F	8.7 mph	0.38"	❌

Based on 10-year historical averages. Scores calculated for intermediate level.

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