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Located in the Elk Mountains of central Colorado, the Maroon Bells- Snowmass Wilderness Area was established in 1980. Named after the two Maroon Bells and Snowmass Mountain, this wilderness area has six mountain peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation. To use this wilderness area, hikers and climbers need to get a free permit before hitting the Trail Head.
For information on the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness contact the U.S. Forest service at 970-925-3445 or visit www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/recreation/wilderness/maroonbells/index
USGS Topo Maps Link:
| Gothic | Pearl Pass | Snowmass Mountain | Maroon Bells |
| Hayden Peak | Marble | Redstone | Capitol Peak |
| Highland Peak | Mount Sopris | Basalt |
Established: 1964 (one of the five original Wilderness Areas in Colorado)
Acres: 181,535
Elevation Range: 7,500 to 14,265 feet
Peaks:
Towns: Aspen, Snowmass, Woody Creek, Basalt, El Jebel, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs
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