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Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin

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Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin is located in Colorado's rugged terrain, featuring mountainous landscapes and alpine meadows. Temperatures can range from 30°F to 70°F, depending on the season, with cooler conditions at higher elevations. Nearby attractions include the Maroon Bells, a popular destination for hiking and photography, and the scenic views of Snowmass Lake.

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Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin is located in Colorado

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The Maroon Lake trailhead is located 6 1/2 miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado, on Maroon Creek Road. From Highway 82 take the Maroon Creek Road exit at the roundabout on the West edge of town. Follow Maroon Creek Road to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station.  Day users and overflow backpackers be asked to park at Aspen Highlands and take a bus to the trailhead. Backpackers parking at the Maroon Lake trailhead, please only park in the designated overnight lot. From mid-June through September, day use traffic is restricted on Maroon Creek Road between 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. View Maroon Lake access information.

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39.10193772 N
106.99417836 W

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Reviewed Apr. 14, 2022

Amazing but Difficult Backpacking

We attempted four pass loop in July of 2017, but were unable to get over the first peak because of altitude (from living in LA) and just being out of shape.

We camped in 3 locations and had a blast though. The last location on the way back was near the lake at the beginning of the loop. It was a huge site with space for 3 of our tents and opened up to a beautiful field where we found some frisky deer. 

I'd love to come back here to camp again. The snow was still bad enough in July for 2017 after a pretty heavy season and that made it more difficult to get to the first peak. A little later in the summer would have been better.

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Reviewed Jun. 15, 2021

Spectacular

We stayed at 3 different campsites as we took the entire Four Pass loop over four days. It was an AMAZING experience. All the campsites had amazing views, and most were incredibly private. The last campsite had the most people, which was the one by Snowmass Lake. Even though there were lots of campers and people at this site, it was still incredibly clean, and it was nice to gather and catchup with different individuals about our travels. Each of the campsites were clean and well maintained with a stream nearby for water. The trails were well maintained as well, but be ready to work hard as it can get a bit grueling and stressful. I cannot recommend this trail and its primitive campsites more. If you're looking to backpack with some amazing views, this is definitely the place to do it. 

Also, thankfully no bears were encountered on our journey, but we did see a fox, a moose from a distance, and a deer.

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Reviewed Jul. 30, 2018

An amazing, challenging, but we'll worth it hike

Get to campsites early as the good spots fill up quick. Make sure to get the passes over before noon as your likely to get a lightning storm not much after noon. It's has been to date the most rewarding hike me and my daughter's have done.

SiteAll of them but Snowmass lake was by far my favorite
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.