Secret Views on the Maroon Bells Hike

This is your local, in-depth guide to the Maroon Bells hike. You'll get insider info on parking permits, secret views, and more! As always, visit wild spaces responsibly! Always pack out your trash including water bottles, fruit peels, toilet paper, and anything else you bring with you. Leave only footprints. Follow all closures, fire bans, drone regulations (no drones at the Maroon Bells), and dog rules (dogs must be leashed at all times). If you are backpacking in the Maroon Bells Wilderness, you are required to carry a hard-sided, bear canister to store your trash and food. Rangers do check that you have this before you set out, so come prepared. Support my channel - buy me a backcountry coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/megintheforest I don't accept sponsored gear or trips. I don't hawk courses. And I don't gatekeep information. My mission is to tell my story completely for free. This channel is completely funded by me. ✨Edits and updates: In the video, I mention “Trailrider Pass,” the correct name of the pass is “Freerider Pass.” ✨Discover which Colorado hike best suits your personality: https://bit.ly/cohikes4you ✨Follow me… Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foxintheforestblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ ✨ Additional Resources ✨ The Ultimate, Local Guide to the Maroon Bells Hike: https://bit.ly/visitmaroonbells Purchase Your America the Beautiful Annual Parks Pass and get $10 off of your Parking Reservation (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/nationalparkspass2024 Parking and Bus Reservation and Road Condition Info: https://aspenchamber.org/plan-trip/trip-highlights/maroon-bells/reservations **Please note: when the shuttles are closed for the season, this website changes, be sure to check back before March for the current year’s reservation information. Backcountry camping and permit information for the Maroon Bells Wilderness: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675333 **NOTE: Permits sell out almost immediately when they are released - especially for weekends and Crater Lake sites. See the “important dates” section for permit release dates. Camping reservations (NOT backpacking) at the Silver Queen Campground: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231883 Practice Leave No Trace: https://bit.ly/leaveitbetterthanufoundit Hiking Safely in Colorado: https://bit.ly/cohikingtips Nearby Glenwood Springs Hikes: https://bit.ly/glenwoodspringshikes ✨Things to do near the Maroon Bells: Top Aspen Hikes worth Putting on Your Bucket List: https://bit.ly/aspenhikes Glenwood Springs Activities: https://bit.ly/bestofglenwoodsprings Top hikes in Vail (tour coming soon): https://bit.ly/vailhikes ✨Discover more about visiting Colorado like a local: The Ultimate Interactive Guide to Colorado: https://bit.ly/localcoloradoguide Local Tips: https://bit.ly/localcotips Colorado’s Top Hikes: https://bit.ly/bestcoloradohikes The Prettiest Places in Colorado: https://bit.ly/beautifulcolorado ✨My favorite gear: OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn REI Flash 22 Hiking Pack: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvVaq REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG SOL emergency bivvy sack: https://rei.pxf.io/7a9Oq3 More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest NOTE These are affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! ✨About the Photos and Video: Transparency is important to me when it comes to photography. There is Instagram and there is reality. And you should be inspired by BOTH. I intentionally use photos and videos that have been edited for color and lighting, and ones that haven’t. All the photos and videos you see of Hanging Lake were taken by me. I rarely edit other people out of photos (and I would make a note here if I did!). ✨Time stamps: Intro: 00:00:00 Getting there: 1:16:03 Rules & Regulations: 1:33:07 Winter Closure Info: 2:16:14 Biking to Maroon Lake Trailhead: 2:55:18 Parking Permit Information: 3:50:11 Shuttle Bus Reservation Info: 5:08:16 Maroon Lake Trail Information: 6:56:20 Maroon Scenic Loop Trail Info: 7:41:07 Crater Lake Trail Info: 8:14:13 West Maroon Pass Trail Info: 9:39:01 Crested Butte to Aspen Hike Info: 9:55:13 Willow Lakes Trail Info: 10:23:10 Four Passes Loop Info: 10:50:21 Additional things to do nearby: 11:39:14 Best time to visit: 12:21:11