Peak Condition Update | Maroon Peak

Peak:	Maroon Peak (14er)
Route:	South Ridge
Range:	Elk
Posted By:	bforrest
Date of Info:	07/12/2020
Date Posted:	07/14/2020

Details
Trail is clear as day. One small snow patch on east slopes ascent can be easily avoided. Route finding wasn't as tough as expected. Just keep an eye out for cairns at all times. Honestly thought the ascent up the side of the mountain to the ridge was far, far more difficult than the ridge itself. I've never seen anything so steep for so long! Made the descent pretty tough too. Hiked into Crater Lake to camp night before. Took a taxi from Aspen to TH, then hitchhiked (with masks) to Aspen Highlands and grabbed free bus back to town. Overall, felt this hike was more difficult than Capitol. Photos (click for slideshow):

Details

Trail is clear as day. One small snow patch on east slopes ascent can be easily avoided. Route finding wasn't as tough as expected. Just keep an eye out for cairns at all times. Honestly thought the ascent up the side of the mountain to the ridge was far, far more difficult than the ridge itself. I've never seen anything so steep for so long! Made the descent pretty tough too. Hiked into Crater Lake to camp night before. Took a taxi from Aspen to TH, then hitchhiked (with masks) to Aspen Highlands and grabbed free bus back to town. Overall, felt this hike was more difficult than Capitol.

Photos (click for slideshow):

Comments or Questions

jharned	reply 07/15/2020 10:33 Do you attribute the difficulty to technical effort or commitment effort?
ifyem	Permit 07/21/2020 14:12 Thanks for the report! So you don't need a permit to camp at Crater Lake? Thanks!
ifyem	Permit 07/21/2020 14:12 Thanks for the report! So you don't need a permit to camp at Crater Lake? Thanks!