RESERVATION REQUIRED Through October 31st
A reservation is required to visit Maroon Bells through October 31st. The last day of shuttle service is Sunday, October 18th. Beginning Monday, October 19th, the only way to access Maroon Bells will be with a parking reservation. The requirement to arrive before 8:00 AM will also be lifted on the 19th, allowing visitors to arrive at any time during their parking reservation’s valid hours. If parking reservations are sold out, no additional access will be available.
Beginning November 1st, reservations will no longer be required. Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until Maroon Creek Road closes for the winter, typically around November 15th. Once the road closes, Maroon Bells will be inaccessible for the winter season until the road reopens, typically on May 15th.
NO WATER AVAILABLE
There is no water available at the Maroon Lake Trailhead. Please arrive prepared with enough water for your visit. Water bottles can be filled at the Maroon Bells Welcome Center, at Aspen Highlands, before boarding the shuttle bus.
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Choose one or the other, either Trailhead Parking -or- Shuttle Reservation
Trailhead Parking Reservations are ideal for those who need to start their adventure early before the shuttle bus begins at 7:00 AM, or those who wish to visit in the evening after 5:00 PM.
Between May 22nd and October 18th, you must arrive before 8:00 AM, or after 5:00 PM depending on the reservation type.
Very limited spaces available.
| Dates: | May 15th – October 31st |
| Per Vehicle: | $10 |
OR
Shuttle Reservations are the most common and convenient way to visit Maroon Bells. The shuttle bus departs from the Maroon Bells Welcome Center, located at Aspen Highlands Ski Area.
There is a paid parking garage at the Maroon Bells Welcome Center, where you can park to access the shuttle. No reservation is needed for this parking garage, you will pay to park on arrival. If you have a shuttle reservation, you do not need a Trailhead Parking Reservation.
Maroon Bells Welcome Center
at Aspen Highlands Ski Area
75 Boomerang Rd, Aspen, CO 81601
| Dates: | May 22nd – October 18th |
| Adult: | $16 |
| Children: | $10 (12 & Younger) |
| Seniors: | $10 (65+) |
All visitors entering the Maroon Bells Scenic Area on e-bikes will be charged the same $5 amenity fee as visitors using motorcycles. Under Forest Service policy, e-bikes are considered motorized vehicles. The additional revenue will be used to help manage this iconic area.
It is suggested to wait and book your E-Bike Entry once you are certain you plan to visit. There is no limit to E-Bike Entries, so it will not sell out. A valid Maroon Bells Season Pass or America the Beautiful Pass will cover this fee for e-bike riders.
The season pass covers the entry fees into the Maroon Bells Scenic Area for all vehicles including e-bikes and motorcycles. Passholders are still required to make a parking reservation and the pass will cover the $10.00 entrance fee, but the $2.40 service fee will still apply. For those entering with an e-bike or motorcycle, the season pass is all you need, no reservation is required.
Season pass is not valid for shuttle reservations.
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To protect the resource and ensure a quality experience, reservations are required to access the Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The area is accessible via Maroon Creek Road from May 15th to early November.
Parking: Limited spaces are available at the Maroon Lake Trailhead. The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is closed to inbound private vehicles from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM between May 22nd and October 18th. During this time, visitors with parking reservations must arrive either before 8:00 AM or after 5:00 PM. However, you can still depart the area during this time.
Shuttle: Most popular access. Departs from the Maroon Bells Welcome Center at Aspen Highlands Ski Area and takes about 15 minutes each way.
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Paid parking at the Maroon Bells Welcome Center, at Aspen Highlands, is the most convenient option, but oversized vehicles are not permitted.
Additional parking options, including free, lower-cost, and oversized vehicle parking, are available a short free bus ride away.
