Can you reserve a site at East Snowmass #1977?

No. East Snowmass #1977 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

East Snowmass #1977

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,402 ft
Elevation

ALERT: Due to recent bear activity, bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.

The trail begins ascending steeply and forks to the right in about one mile. The trailcontinues through spruce, aspen and pine forests for approximately 3 miles. It then breaks out into a meadow before continuing a moderately steep climb. There are some steeper sections that require caution. Once on East Snowmass Pass, the descent to Willow Lake is via switchbacks through a steep boulder field. The last mile meanders through rolling tundra to Willow Lake.

Getting there

Drive 6 miles west of Aspen on Highway 82 and turn left onto Brush Creek Road. Continue on Brush Creek Road 5.4 miles and turn right onto Divide Road. Divide Road turns into a gravel road and passes the Krabloonik Restaurant and Kennels. The road descends steeply to the valley bottom where the road forks. Take the left fork, the trailhead will be just beyond the wooden bridge, on the left side of the road. The Maroon-Snowmass Trail to Snowmass Lake is at the end of the gravel road.

39.20028, -106.99000 · 39°12'1.0"N 106°59'24.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	38	46	55	65	77	82	80	72	60	45	34
Low °F	9	12	21	28	35	42	48	47	40	29	19	9
Precip in	1.1	0.9	1.0	1.8	1.5	0.9	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.0	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about East Snowmass #1977

Can you reserve a site at East Snowmass #1977?: No. East Snowmass #1977 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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