Together, South and North Maroon Peak form Maroon Bells, or the "Deadly Bells"—consider the foreboding nickname a warning of the mountain's dangerous mudstone-lined routes. Climbing isn't the best idea, but luckily there's no need to hike up the mountain for the best view. In its entirety, the Between Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness spans more than 174,000 acres on the White River and Gunnison National Forests. Six-mile Maroon Creek Road trail follows alongside icy blue Maroon Creek to the Bells and surrounding waters—one of the most photographed settings in the state. Skiers should avoid the area after heavy snows and high winds, when avalanches are more likely.

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