I've been looking for a good 25-30 mile backpack in/around Snowmass/Maroon Bells that isn't the four pass. Trail Description: The trail to Snowmass Lake is a heavily traveled trail, but well worth taking. Tips or current conditions? While this area does get very crowded, if you show up early enough, you're almost guaranteed a camping spot. Start the hike from the Maroon Snowmass Trailhead and continue 8.5 miles to Snowmass Lake. With the Sheep Mountain 50K coming up on August 1st (possibly the only trail race I’ll end up running in 2020) it was time to ramp up the miles and get some longer days in. -Mapped by Kristy Holland and Annie Whetzel The loop traces out a big circle around Willoughby Mountain, heading up and over the unnamed pass separating East Snowmass and Willow Creeks, over Willow Pass, then over Buckskin Pass before descending down Snowmass Creek proper back to the trailhead. Willow Lake - 12.4 Miles Round-Trip Willow Lake is located 6.2 miles from Maroon Lake in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness. ft. home is a 0 bed, bath property. Depart from Maroon Snowmass trailhead which follows the Snowmass Creek up a mountain valley to Snowmass Lake. Trail Access: Horse; Surface: natural ground; Hiking Trails (5) 1. The terrain is very rocky for much of the trail. The shuttle operates everyday from mid-June to Labor Day. Day hikers should manage time wisely, as 70% of the trail runs above treeline, and scaling Willow Pass can be strenuous on the return. While the lake is exceptional, the hike itself is equally compelling. On the final day climb over East Snowmass Pass and then descend the East Snowmass Valley. Date and Time: June 17th, started at 7am Trail Head: Where the Loveland Pass sign with elevation is. Willow Lake, located near Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness Area, Colorado is a 2.3 mile hiking, horseback riding, trail running and walking trail with a top elevation of 12581 feet. New rule affects backpackers in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness • The new requirement to carry bear-resistant containers will affect backpackers headed to numerous high-profile destinations including the Four Pass Loop, Snowmass Lake, Conundrum Hot Springs, Willow Lake, Capitol Lake, Avalanche Lake and Thomas Lakes at the base of Mount Sopris. SNOWMASS & WILLOW LAKES LOOP Location: Maroon Bells Wilderness Trailhead distance from Denver: 4.0 hours Google Maps: https://goo.gl/m... Getting The Most Out of The 8-Peaks Traverse - Loveland Pass. Snowmass Lake - 17.0 Miles Round-Trip Snowmass Lake is located 8.5 miles from Maroon Lake in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Buckskin Pass Loop via Maroon-Snowmass Trail 1975 and East Snowmass Trail 1977. From here we should head down to Willow Lake to camp for night 2. From there we continue south toward Snowmass Lake to set up camp for night 1. The Capitol Loop in Colorado is an alternative backpacking route to the more popular Four Pass Loop in Maroon Bells Snowmass. The portion of the trail between Snowmass Lake and Buckskin Pass is extremely scenic with views of Snowmass Peak and Snowmass Lake below. Note camping is not permitted in these meadows. For the best experience please update your browser. Er führt entlang eines Sees, vorbei an herrli Maroon Snowmass Trail to Willow Lake Trail to East Maroon Trail Loop est un sentier en boucle de 23.6 miles modérément fréquenté situé près de Snowmass Village, Colorado. Willow Lake is a 1,421 foot trail through Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness Area. From there it's a 1.5 mile or so hike down to Willow Lake. Here it climbs 257’ in just .15 miles to Willow Pass, a small notch in the craggy walls between drainages (4.7 miles : 12,572’). A lot of snow still on the path from 10250 and up, making the crossing of a creek (on the snow with the water running underneath) a little interesting. EAST SNOWMASS TRAIL #1977 to Willow Lake PERMIT INFORMATION: In order to provide quality recreation experiences and to protect the wilderness lands the Forest Service must gather data regarding visitor use and travel patterns. We took our time, enjoyed the lakes and passes but got in just under 31 miles with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain. ©2018 by Colorado Amateur. From there it's a 1.5 mile or so hike down to Willow Lake. DIFFICULT 22.1 mi. It can be accessed by horse. District offices. Access by car is limited in the summer from 7am - 9am, and 5pm - 7pm. The Maroon Snowmass Trail steepens considerably over Crater Lake and bends NW up Minnehaha Gulch. Location: Maroon Bells Wilderness It lies at treeline in a massive cirque framed by Snowmass Peak (13,619’), Hagerman Peak (13,841’) and Snowmass Mountain (14,092’). Four Pass Loop via Maroon Snowmass. It was gorgeous! Make sure to start with the Snowmass Lake trail. Willow Lake Trail #1978 is a difficult trail that you can hike, run, and horseback ride that is dog friendly. This is a 6.5 mile rocky dirt trail in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness that travels over Willow Pass near Aspen, CO. District offices. Before arriving at the lake, we should expect a narrow water crossing near a beaver pond. 19902 E Secluded Lake Loop , Talkeetna, AK 99676 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $34,900. It can be accessed by horse. Campfires are permitted in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness, with potential seasonal restrictions. The Maroon Lake - Maroon Snowmass Trailhead is located 9.2 miles west of Highway 82 on Maroon Creek Road. Explore more in our professional, high quality trail guides and outdoor reviews. It’s among the largest alpine lakes in the Wilderness, and one of many highlights on the 4-Pass Loop. Maroon-Snowmass Trail to Willow Lake is a 11.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Aspen, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The Snowmass to East Snowmass Creek loop is a 21 mile loop in the northern part of the Maroon Snowmass wilderness near Aspen, Colorado. Visitors from 9am - 5pm must park at Aspen Highlands Village Parking Lot and take the Shuttle Bus to the trailhead. Scan these high slopes and meadows for goat, sheep and elk. 3. Connects: Aspen to Crested Butte, Four Pass Loop, Crater Lake Trail, Crater Lake (10,076 ft), Maroon-Snowmass Trail, West Maroon Pass (12,465 ft), Fravert Basin Trail, Hasley Basin Trail, Schofield Trail, Schofield Pass Road (FSR #317) Aspen, CO – Hard –… Does any one have any experience on this loop? 2. Several campsites near the lake are prime real estate for base camps below Snowmass Mountain or overnight respites before the 1,400-foot climb back to Buckskin Pass. Maroon-Snowmass Trail to Willow Lake is a 11.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Aspen, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. There's a $10 fee to access the Maroon Lake - Maroon Snowmass Trailhead by car. At the East Snowmass trailhead a short walk along a dirt road leads back to the Snowmass Creek trailhead. Copper Lake Loop - 23.35 Miles Round-Trip Copper Lake (11,321') is located 10.65 miles from East Maroon Creek Trailhead on the Crested Butte side of East Maroon Pass (11,824'). Accessed from the Maroon Creek trailhead, the loop travels 22 miles following the Maroon Snowmass Trail en route to Snowmass Lake, which sits below its namesake 14er. The terrain is very rocky for much of the trail. It lies at treeline in a massive cirque framed by Snowmass Peak (13,619’), Hagerman Peak (13,841’) and Snowmass Mountain (14,092’). East Maroon. On the second day, hike over Buckskin and Willow Passes to Willow Lake. Willow Lake - 12.4 Miles Round-Trip Willow Lake is located 6.2 miles from Maroon Lake in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness. Willow Lake is located 6.2 miles from Maroon Lake in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness. The portion of the trail between Snowmass Lake and Buckskin Pass is extremely scenic with views of Snowmass Peak and Snowmass Lake below. Camping is permitted in Minnehaha Gulch, but not in the meadows leading to or above the split for Buckskin Pass - Willow Pass. The hike begins on the Maroon Snowmass Trail with iconic backdrops to the meadows under Buckskin Pass, where the Willow Lake Trail splits for Willow Pass and a memorable descent to the lake. It’s also one of the few over-and-back pass hikes that can be completed in a day, though time management is important with an exposed climb on the return. Very Difficult. Follow the trail through the meadows until it reaches a trail sign for the Maroon-Snowmass/Willow Lake Trail junction. 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