Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness · Restricted Access
Welcome to the iconic Maroon Bells area located near Aspen, CO. The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounded by the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness where restrictions apply. Visit below for information to plan your day trip or Wilderness experience.
Maroon Bells Information Line: (970) 945-3319. Contact for current Maroon Bells information. (**ALERT: Maroon Creek Road/Maroon Bells 2019 opening will be delayed until May 24 due to avalanche debris.)
Maroon Bells AccessWilderness & Trails:
39.09541, -106.94862 · 39°5'43.5"N 106°56'55.0"W
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.6 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 5.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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