Crater Lake via West Maroon Creek Trail and Maroon Snowmass
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4.8 mi
Distance
2 hrs 20 min
Time
terrain
1,634 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate one way trail in White River National Forest.
This trail goes by Beaver Dam, bridge and rapids, and Crater Lake.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
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Maroon - 4 Passes Loop Clockwise Day 1 (8/16/18)
This was Day 1 of my hike with my hiking buddy, Kevin Thueson. Coming from an elevation of 600', we decided to camp at just 11,000' the first night. We started after the afternoon showers at the beautiful Maroon Lake (9,600'), and made our way over remarkably rugged terrain to the dried up Crater Lake, then had a continual, upward trail to camp.
4 Pass Loop Day 1
Camp as close to pass as possible, still not a long day.
