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Maroon Peak

#24
14163 ft (4317 m) Elk Mountains
Maroon Peak

About Maroon Peak

Maroon Peak towers at 14,163 feet (4,317 m) as one of the famous Maroon Bells. Known for its distinctive maroon-colored sedimentary rock, the peak is considered one of Colorado's most dangerous 14ers due to loose, rotten rock. The stunning beauty combined with serious technical challenges makes it a magnet for experienced mountaineers.

History

Part of the iconic Maroon Bells duo, this peak has earned a reputation as one of the 'Deadly Bells' due to the loose rock and numerous accidents. Despite the challenges, its incredible beauty near Aspen continues to attract climbers.

Weather Forecast

snow

Current Conditions

7°F

snow

Feels like -1°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 5°F
High 12°F
Low -2°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 89%
Sunrise 2:07 PM
Sunset 11:46 PM
3 AM
snow
7°F
Feels: -1°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 94%
6 AM
snow
7°F
Feels: -4°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 96%
9 AM
light snow
2°F
Feels: -9°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 99% 0.3 miles
12 PM
light snow
-1°F
Feels: -10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 99% 1.1 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
-2°F
Feels: -2°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 97% 5.0 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
10°F
Feels: 0°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 74% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
12°F
Feels: 2°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 66% 6.2 miles
Average 6°F
High 16°F
Low -3°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 82%
Sunrise 2:07 PM
Sunset 11:46 PM
12 AM
clear sky
-2°F
Feels: -2°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 94% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
-3°F
Feels: -3°F 0 mph (Gusts: 3) 81% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
-1°F
Feels: -1°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 62% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
1°F
Feels: 1°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 63% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
10°F
Feels: 2°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 77% 1.5 miles
3 PM
light snow
12°F
Feels: 4°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 96% 0.3 miles
6 PM
snow
14°F
Feels: 6°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 93% 0.6 miles
9 PM
light snow
16°F
Feels: 8°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 92%
Average 8°F
High 15°F
Low 3°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 96%
Sunrise 2:07 PM
Sunset 11:46 PM
12 AM
light snow
10°F
Feels: 4°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 97%
3 AM
overcast clouds
3°F
Feels: 3°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 96% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light snow
7°F
Feels: 7°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 96% 1.1 miles
9 AM
light snow
9°F
Feels: 9°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 97% 0.3 miles
12 PM
light snow
5°F
Feels: 5°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 98% 0.6 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
5°F
Feels: -3°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 96% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
15°F
Feels: 8°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 91% 0.1 miles
9 PM
snow
15°F
Feels: 7°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 94% 0.1 miles
Average 6°F
High 14°F
Low -2°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 92%
Sunrise 2:07 PM
Sunset 11:46 PM
12 AM
snow
12°F
Feels: 4°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 97% 0.1 miles
3 AM
light snow
10°F
Feels: 4°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 97% 0.1 miles
6 AM
light snow
8°F
Feels: 8°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 97% 0.2 miles
9 AM
light snow
-1°F
Feels: -1°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 0.8 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
-2°F
Feels: -2°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 97% 4.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
-2°F
Feels: -2°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 97% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
12°F
Feels: 4°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 81% 6.2 miles
9 PM
few clouds
14°F
Feels: 5°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 72% 6.2 miles
Average 2°F
High 16°F
Low -5°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 90%
Sunrise 2:07 PM
Sunset 11:46 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
0°F
Feels: 0°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 98% 4.7 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
-2°F
Feels: -2°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 99% 3.3 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
-4°F
Feels: -4°F 1 mph (Gusts: 4) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
-5°F
Feels: -5°F 1 mph (Gusts: 4) 80% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
-1°F
Feels: -1°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 84% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
2°F
Feels: -6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 95% 1.0 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
14°F
Feels: 3°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 85% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
16°F
Feels: 6°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 84% 3.6 miles
Average 2°F
High 2°F
Low 2°F
Wind Up to 3 mph
Humidity 99%
Sunrise 2:07 PM
Sunset 11:46 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
2°F
Feels: -5°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 99% 4.7 miles

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