The Maroon Bells, ‎14,156' and 14,012′

This was a quick reconnaissance trip on the 20th of this month. To get to this trailhead you actually have to take a bus as cars are prohibited up Maroon Creek Rd out of concern of the car pollution generated on this highly popular trailhead. Aspen was actually ahead of its time - this was implemented back in the 70s. You will need to pay a fee and get on the bus at Aspen Highlands (count close to 30 min. to get up Maroon Creek Rd.). To get to this bus, there is a free shuttle leaving from the Rubey Park bus central in Aspen proper (count about 15 min.).

The Maroon Bells are two peaks separated by about 500 meters. The two are the Maroon Bell at ‎14,156' and North Maroon Bell at 14,012′.

Here are some pictures (click to enlarge):

Maroon Bell at ‎14,156' and North Maroon Bell at 14,012′
 with Maroon Lake in the foreground.

Maroon Bell at ‎14,156' with Crater Lake in the foreground. All the way in the
foreground you see trees and branches floating, well that's avalanche
debris resulting from the epic avalanche cycle of last March and May.

More of Crater Lake showing some ice still lingering on June 20th.

Notice the fully snow-covered mountain in the distance beyond Crater Lake.

Last view of the Bells on the way out.