Buckskin Pass Loop via Maroon-Snowmass Trail 1975 and East Snowmass Trail 1977
22.1 mi
Distance
10 hrs 50 min
Time
terrain
4,308 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail to Buckskin Pass in Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness Area.
This trail goes by Snowmass Lake.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
Snowmass Loop
Day 1: Hike ~9-10 miles, gain ~3000ft (gradual, steady climb). Camp somewhere between Snowmass Lake and Buckskin Pass the first night.
Day 2: Wake up early and hike up and over Buckskin Pass and Willow Pass, about 7 miles of steep climbs and descents. Get down below treeline before 12:00 and set up camp, and have a relaxing afternoon/evening.
Day 3: Leisurely, 5-mile hike back along East Snowmass Creek, gradually descending about 3000ft.
