Will not show on comments list. While this area does get very crowded, if you show up early enough, you're almost guaranteed a camping spot. Backpackers seeking privacy should consider backtracking, or continuing north on the Maroon Snowmass Trail to nice sites just below the basin. It’s among the largest alpine lakes in the Wilderness, and one of many highlights on the 4-Pass Loop. Being a jerk / offensive? 39.6 km Contact the Aspen Ranger District (970.925.3445) for the latest weather, trail conditions and trail-specific guidelines when planning your trip. Triangle Peak dirtbiking trail in Snowmass, Colorado. 6,420' Down Buckskin Pass is now in sight, and Willow Pass is concealed in the upper valley. 1657.01 m Up 9,580' - 10,980' (12,462' max elevation on Buckskin Pass), +1,400' net elevation gain (+4,785' total roundtrip elevation gain), N39 05.911 W106 56.452 — 0.0 miles : Maroon Lake - Maroon Snowmass Trailhead, N39 05.886 W106 56.761 — 0.3 miles : Split for Maroon Lake Scenic Loop, N39 05.576 W106 57.373 — 1.0 miles : Trail rises up north side of West Maroon Creek, N39 05.327 W106 57.962 — 1.7 miles : Crater Lake - Maroon Snowmass Trail split, N39 05.261 W106 58.423 — 2.3 miles : Steep, winding climb up Minnehaha Gulch, N39 05.614 W106 58.697 — 2.95 miles : Cross left over rocky stream channel, N39 05.690 W106 58.894 — 3.2 miles : Steep climb over treeline into meadows, N39 06.016 W106 59.098 — 3.8 miles : Buckskin Pass - Willow Lake Trail split, N39 06.109 W106 59.554 — 4.6 miles : Buckskin Pass | Begin descent to lake, N39 06.176 W106 59.683 — 5.1 miles : Winding descent through alpine meadows, N39 06.333 W107 00.154 — 5.8 miles : Approach treeline, N39 06.584 W107 00.500 — 6.3 miles : Transition into high subalpine forest, N39 06.417 W107 00.597 — 6.8 miles : Travel moderates in thick forest, N39 06.533 W107 00.914 — 7.25 miles : Cross bridge (left) over Snowmass Creek, N39 06.711 W107 01.219 — 7.75 miles : Undulating travel toward lake basin, N39 07.033 W107 01.584 — 8.28 miles : First split for Snowmass Lake, N39 07.000 W107 01.700 — 8.38 miles : Snowmass Lake - Geneva Lake Trail split, N39 07.024 W107 01.832 — 8.5 miles : Snowmass Lake (10,980'). Use the self-pay station just past the Welcome Station if no attendant is on duty. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Cars with infants (children under 2) and handicap plates are exempt from road restrictions, year round. 35.9 km 2,458' Down Find a trail. Snowmass Peak (13,627 ft) is a peak in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness of the White River National Forest near Snowmass, CO. More information about Snowmass Peak can be found at: Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase your chances of exposure. Willow Lake is located off the popular 4-Pass Loop circuit, and sees coniderably less traffic past the Buckskin Pass split. Follow signs in each case to Snowmass Lake (8.5 miles : 10,980’). Store food securely. • Scan nearby ridges for mountain goat, which are common in this area. 1168.75 m Down, 12.9 mi • Snowmass, CO – Lake Snowmass Lake (10,980 ft) is an alpine lake in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness accessed at the junction of the Maroon-Snowmass Trail and Geneva Lake Trail, below Trail Rider Pass.From the lake are views of Snowmass Peak (13,627 ft), Hagerman Peak (13,841 ft) and Snowmass Mountain (14,092 ft). The trailhead for this beautiful route is located just off Snowmass Creek Rd, and the trail heads southwest along the Snowmass Creek. Enjoy great morning light on the Bells and Sleeping Sexton on this rapid and rugged climb. Bears are active on the Maroon Snowmass Trail corridor. 9.3 km • 1.8 miles from the trailhead you will come to a trail junction where you must turn right to stay on the Maroon-Snowmass Trail, but before turning you should first continue straight for 0.1 mile to Crater Lake and another exquisite view of the Maroon Bells. • The trail crosses a rocky stream channel (2.95 miles : 11,030’) to a meadow, then funnels up a shallow gulch that opens over treeline (3.45 miles : 11,480). Snowmass Lake is located 8.5 miles from Maroon Lake in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Camping is not permitted in the alpine meadows on either side of Buckskin Pass. 1956.74 m Down, 27.1 mi 7.72 m Up 1168.72 m Up It’s among the largest alpine lakes in the Wilderness, and one of many highlights on the 4-Pass Loop. Awesome Backcountry trail Camping is permitted in Minnehaha Gulch (east of pass), and about two miles west of the pass beginning at treeline. The trail drops NW from the pass on more moderate grades back into treeline (5.9 miles : 11,575’). The Maroon Snowmass Trail steepens over Crater Lake and bends NW up Minnehaha Gulch. Visitors from 9am - 5pm must park at Aspen Highlands Village Parking Lot and take the Shuttle Bus to the trailhead. The shuttle runs Friday-Sunday as described above. Trail Photos Use 1 or all 4 drop downs to customize your search for the right trail. 7.4mi, Create Recommended Route or The shuttle operates everyday from mid-June to Labor Day. This is about an injury or accident (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You can contact ProTrails directly through our Facebook or Instagram accounts. Spam? [Skip to Content] NOTICE: Mountain biking irresponsibly during the COVID-19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. It reaches the far-end of this oxbow-cut space and turns sharply left on a bridge over the creek (7.25 miles : 10,860’).