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 ...

There are so many incredible Colorado hiking trails. The most enthusiastic hiker could get out there every day of his or her life with great gusto and still not conquer them all. And that’s a shame ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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.

Most years, one of Colorado's most-photographed scenic spots attracts even more camera-wielding visitors than usual as the aspen change colors at the foot of the Maroon Bells outside Aspen. This year ...

Traversing from Aspen to Crested Butte via the 11-mile West Maroon Pass had been on my bucket list for years, but I was beginning to doubt that I could make it through the final downhill section. My ...

Colorado’s Maroon Bells Scenic Areas may offer a template for extreme congestion at popular Washington wilderness area ...