Comments on: TR: From Crested Butte to Aspen- Hiking East Maroon Pass (20 Aug 2015) https://dev.14erskiers.com/2015/08/tr-from-crested-butte-to-aspen-hiking-east-maroon-pass-20-aug-2015/ Backcountry skiing, biking, hiking in Crested Butte, Colorado & beyond - Created by Brittany Konsella & Frank Konsella Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:01:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Luke https://dev.14erskiers.com/2015/08/tr-from-crested-butte-to-aspen-hiking-east-maroon-pass-20-aug-2015/#comment-24125 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:01:06 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=416388#comment-24125 Great info! My wife and I just did this hike, and then hiked back to CB the next day via West Maroon. It was amazing. For anyone else thinking about doing that specific double hike, one thing to consider that saves a shuttle ride is parking your car at Judd Falls and leaving it there overnight. When you hike back, you’ll end up at the West Maroon trailhead which is further north on Gothic Rd. The Alpine Express shuttle runs from there back to CB, but will drop you off on the way to pick up your car at Judd Falls. Saves taking a shuttle trip to Judd Falls to start your journey

]]> By: Brittany Walker Konsella https://dev.14erskiers.com/2015/08/tr-from-crested-butte-to-aspen-hiking-east-maroon-pass-20-aug-2015/#comment-22195 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:17:01 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=416388#comment-22195 In reply to Paul.

Thanks for the tips Paul! Glad you had a good hike!

]]> By: Paul https://dev.14erskiers.com/2015/08/tr-from-crested-butte-to-aspen-hiking-east-maroon-pass-20-aug-2015/#comment-22194 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:22:02 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=416388#comment-22194 Great write up. We did it yesterday and all I would add is to plan for water crossings; I think we had to take our boots off 6 times, although one time we probably could have crossed and kept dry, all of which is time consuming. And I would not recommend crossing in bare feet as the rocks are pretty rough; surf sandals saved us. Obviously water depth varies according to recent weather, but it was worse than we had expected, so be prepared. And we did in just under 9 hours at a leisurely pace.

]]> By: Brittany Walker Konsella https://dev.14erskiers.com/2015/08/tr-from-crested-butte-to-aspen-hiking-east-maroon-pass-20-aug-2015/#comment-22184 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 03:22:23 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=416388#comment-22184 In reply to Ashley.

Hi Ashley, I don’t remember exactly how long it took but I am pretty sure it was around 7 hours or so with the hike all the way to Maroon Lake! I definitely stopped to enjoy the views though!

]]> By: Ashley https://dev.14erskiers.com/2015/08/tr-from-crested-butte-to-aspen-hiking-east-maroon-pass-20-aug-2015/#comment-22183 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:15:36 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=416388#comment-22183 Hey Brittany, how long did this trail take you total? My friend and I are doing it next week and are taking West Maroon on the way there, looking at returning this route. We both live in Vail Valley and do a lot of hiking. Thanks! -Ashley

]]> By: Brittany Walker Konsella https://dev.14erskiers.com/2015/08/tr-from-crested-butte-to-aspen-hiking-east-maroon-pass-20-aug-2015/#comment-22151 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 02:34:30 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=416388#comment-22151 In reply to scott brinckerhoff.

Thanks Scott for your kind words! Hope you have a great hike this summer 🙂

]]> By: scott brinckerhoff https://dev.14erskiers.com/2015/08/tr-from-crested-butte-to-aspen-hiking-east-maroon-pass-20-aug-2015/#comment-22150 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:59:22 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=416388#comment-22150 Best Trip Report I’ve read on this trail. And thanks for the pics too. They will help us on our hike in July 2016.

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