Permits for overnight backpacking in restricted areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in the rugged Elk Mountains west of Aspen go on sale next week. Advance reservation permits ($10) are ...

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There’s a paradox when it comes to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area — the national park-quality landscape 11 miles southwest of Aspen. Some local residents view the area as a sacrifice zone for industrial ...

Crater Lake Trail is one of several spectacular hikes within Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The 3.5 mile out-and-back trail, which starts at the Maroon Lake parking area, is considered moderately ...

Backcountry campers will have to pay to stay in the most popular areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness starting in 2023, the U.S. Forest Service announced Friday. People hitting the “most ...

An intensive study of existing conditions at Maroon Lake has convinced some observers that tweaks to a reservation system could help reduce peak visitation and smooth out demand to the Aspen-area’s ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An injured hiker was rescued Tuesday from a trail between two lakes in the Maroon Bells, sheriff’s officials said. The hiker injured a knee while on the ...

After years of applying temporary fixes to try to ease overcrowding at the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, a consortium of local caretakers is determined to come up with a comprehensive plan for management.