Crater Lake via West Maroon Creek Trail and Maroon Snowmass(edit)

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MODERATE

#26 hike out of 109 in White River National Forest |

MODERATE

4.8 mi

Distance

2 hrs 20 min

Time

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

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Steve Stephenson 5 years, 8 months ago

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.