Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the best moments on any hike is when you turn the corner or take that last step before the view takes your breath away. On this loop, you’ll ...

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.

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’s a paradox when it comes to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area — the national park-quality landscape 11 miles southwest of Aspen. Some local residents view the area as a sacrifice zone for industrial ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. The hike begins at the iconic Maroon Lake and winds up to Crater Lake. Many people opt to do the route ...

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 ...

DENVER (KDVR) — In a few weeks, leaves will begin to change colors in Colorado. It’s time to start planning those leaf-peeping trips and decide which picturesque hikes to take to see the best fall ...