Maroon Bells

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7 replies

Posted by Carl on June 13, 2007 at 3:49 PM

I will be in Carbondale the 2nd week of July. I want to visit Maroon Bells. Do you have to take the bus to the Bells on week days? Can a person drive in early and avoid taking the shuttle? I will gladly pay an entry fee, but really want to drive my own vehicle.
Thanks,
Carl

Posted by Todd Caudle on June 13, 2007 at 3:51 PM

Pass the gate before 8am and you're golden.

Posted by Carl on June 13, 2007 at 5:13 PM

Thanks Todd, that is what I wanted to hear.

Posted by Ron Bailey on June 13, 2007 at 5:47 PM

Yep, get in early and no fee. When I go for sunrise summer shots I get into the parking lot around 4:15am and stake a spot along the water. Bring hot chocolate!

Posted by Laurent Baig on June 14, 2007 at 11:13 AM

Where is Maroon Bells?

Posted by John Klotz on June 14, 2007 at 6:58 PM

Geez, God puts up gorgeous montains and somebody has to charge a fee just to see 'em! Sounds like a Joni Mitchell song....
John

Posted by Carl on June 16, 2007 at 9:59 AM

Laurent,
Maroon Bells are just outside Aspen, CO.

Posted by Les Barstow on June 16, 2007 at 3:55 PM

Carl, You weren't supposed to let out the location of our best-kept secret site!