Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the best moments on any hike is when you turn the corner or take that last step before the view takes your breath away. On this loop, you’ll ...

A 55-year-old California man hiking Saturday with his son near the Maroon Bells died of an apparent heart attack, sources said Monday. Jason Gong of San Jose was 1.4 miles up the Crater Lake trail and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An injured hiker was rescued Tuesday from a trail between two lakes in the Maroon Bells, sheriff’s officials said. The hiker injured a knee while on the ...

Traversing from Aspen to Crested Butte via the 11-mile West Maroon Pass had been on my bucket list for years, but I was beginning to doubt that I could make it through the final downhill section. My ...

There are so many incredible Colorado hiking trails. The most enthusiastic hiker could get out there every day of his or her life with great gusto and still not conquer them all. And that’s a shame ...

Hikers making the trip to Maroon Lake from Crested Butte and backpackers completing the Four Pass Loop are finding the last leg of their journey tougher than expected. The weary travelers are ...

Crater Lake Trail is one of several spectacular hikes within Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The 3.5 mile out-and-back trail, which starts at the Maroon Lake parking area, is considered moderately ...

Permits for overnight backpacking in restricted areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in the rugged Elk Mountains west of Aspen go on sale next week. Advance reservation permits ($10) are ...

There’s a paradox when it comes to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area — the national park-quality landscape 11 miles southwest of Aspen. Some local residents view the area as a sacrifice zone for industrial ...