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Colorado
6.3 mi
Distance
1,158 ft
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Why you'll love it
Maroon Creek
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Maroon Creek is a 3.1-mile loop trail located in Colorado near the South Park Ranger District of Pike-San Isabel National Forest. This route offers hikers a moderate outing through managed forest lands in the South Park area. The trail follows Maroon Creek, providing access to riparian habitat and forest scenery typical of the Pike-San Isabel region. The loop configuration allows hikers to return to their starting point without retracing the same path, making it an efficient use of hiking time. Pike-San Isabel National Forest encompasses diverse terrain across central Colorado, and this trail contributes to the recreational opportunities available throughout the forest. The South Park Ranger District manages this area, maintaining the trail system and providing outdoor access to local communities and visitors. Maroon Creek trail is suitable for day hikers seeking a moderate-length hike in a forested setting with water features.
East Maroon
~2 min drive
15 mi · Hard

West Maroon Portal Trail
~4 min drive
1.8 mi · Easy
Willow Lake
~8 min drive
4.6 mi · Moderate
Lower Maroon Creek
~5 min drive
6.0 mi · Hard
Scenic Trail (Maroon Lake)
~5 min drive
1.4 mi · Easy
East Snowmass Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.78-mile hike near Snowmass with 396 ft elevation gain.
Maroon-Snowmass Trail
~5 min drive
33 mi · Hard

Anaerobic Nightmare
~8 min drive
1.5 mi · Easy
Sugarbowl
~7 min drive
3.2 mi · Moderate
West Maroon
~7 min drive
18 mi · Hard