This hike is one of the best hikes I have ever been on. If you go about a mile past crater lake the views keep getting better. I highly suggest this hike. It is a very good intermediate hike.
The scenery along the trail is excellent at the end of September when the leaves are fantastic with multiple variety of colors in the mountains. However, you must park your car at the Maroon Bells Parking Lot and take a bus tour into the White River National Forest System. The bus fare is $6/adult. The scenery at Crater Lake is not as good as ...
My first impression of Crater Lake was WOW. I felt like saying than ks to god right away for letting me be there. I loved it, the day was perfect and the colors in the water were amazing.I loved it and it's number one in my list.
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Beautiful in the fall
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/11/04
The scenery in September/October is beyond words. Not only do the changing colors of the Aspen make this the perfect time of year, there are also fewer tourist and access is free. This is NOT an easy hike. At an altitude 10200 the oxygen is very thin, even for those of us who live and work in Aspen. This is not a smooth walking trail! The ...
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Great Hike!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/26/04
Fantastic hike, fantastic views! However, trail is very rocky and is good for twisting ankles! Be careful and wear sturdy shoes, if not hiking boots. The views of Maroon Bells are better from Maroon Lake vs. Crater Lake.
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