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Crater Lake Trail, Aspen

4.5
#3 of 21 in Trails in Aspen
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Hiking Trail
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  • By stevenfY4353VS
    I went to Crater Lake on 4 Oct...knowing it was dried up. The colors were awesome. The highlight was the water fall off the beaten track. When you arrive at Crater Lake, the water fall is at 1...  more »
  • By sarahGatc
    If you make the journey to the Maroon Bells, you also have to do this hike. It's challenging in spots, very very rocky and decent elevation gain. But you'll be rewarded with beautiful views of the...  more »
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  • By jesse lucero
    Beautiful and scenic little hike...
  • By Stewart Fife
    Beautiful lake about a 1.5 mile hike towards the bells from Maroon Lake. We saw a bear and a Mountain Goat.
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