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Often referred to as the most photographed peaks in North America, the Maroon Bells are an extraordinary destination not to be missed during
For the more traditional view, summer 2026 requires advanced reservations for the RFTA shuttle bus from Aspen Highlands. Limited day-of tickets may be available. Shuttle tickets for summer 2026 are $16 for adults, and $10 for seniors and kids 12 and under. Guests can also drive and park at the Maroon Bells with a parking reservation. When the shuttle service is operating, parking reservations are available for evening, whole-day, or overnight for $10. Returning for summer 2026, private vehicles are allowed to drop off passengers between 6:00am and 8:00am without a parking reservation; however, visitors, backpackers, and hikers who are dropped off during this time will need a one-way ticket to ride the shuttle down to Aspen Highlands after 8:00am. The last shuttle from the Maroon Bells Scenic Area departs at 5:00pm. Advanced reservations are required for all one-way downhill travel and cost $10. All reservations are currently open. From Snowmass, take Brush Creek Road or Owl Creek Road toward Hwy 82, turn right (east) on Hwy 82. At the Aspen roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road (first exit) and continue past Aspen Highlands toward the Welcome Center and Maroon Bells parking area. Biking to the Maroon Bells is an iconic Colorado ride that is both beautiful and challenging. Cyclists can ride Maroon Creek Road, approximately 8 miles and 1,600 vertical feet up to the Maroon Bells. The ride takes approximately 1-1.5 hours up and 35-45 minutes down. Because Maroon Creek Road is closed to most vehicles between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, the road is relatively clear for cyclists. Please ride safely and be aware of your surroundings. For details on the Maroon Bells ride, visit <BikeSnowmass.com. Cyclists headed to the Maroon Bells from Snowmass can choose to ride to Highlands, or transport their bike to Highlands using the bus system. Village Shuttle and RFT
Private transportation is available 6:00 – 7:45am and 5:00-8:00pm via Blazing Adventures. Click here (Maroon Bells Shuttle) for more information. *Please note, especially during popular fall foliage season (starting mid-September), parking at Aspen Highlands is expected to be full. Free overflow parking can be found at the Buttermilk Ski Area, and free RFT From Snowmass, take a free Village Shuttle to the Intercept Lot/Hwy 82 and transfer to a free RFTA bus towards Aspen. There are bus stops throughout Snowmass, including the Snowmass Mall, Base Village, and Town Park Station. You can transfer to the Castle Maroon bus at either the Maroon Creek stop (at the Aspen roundabout) or at Aspen’s Rubey Park Transit Center. For more information on RFTA bus service, contact the Roaring Fork Transit Authority at (970) 925-8484. Backpackers and hikers can get Visit recreation.gov. When heading to the Maroon Bells, it is recommended to bring sunscreen, click here for recommended trails).
For more information about the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, please click here (Recarea). 
Drive & Park at the Maroon Bells
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Private Shuttle During Early Morning and Evening Hours
Getting to Aspen Highlands by Bus
Backpacking or Hiking from Crested Butte?
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