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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

scattered clouds

Current Conditions

18°F

scattered clouds

Feels like 9°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 29°F
High 40°F
Low 18°F
Wind Up to 15 mph
Humidity 63%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
3 PM
scattered clouds
18°F
Feels: 9°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 68% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
29°F
Feels: 19°F 12 mph (Gusts: 28) 62% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
40°F
Feels: 31°F 15 mph (Gusts: 32) 59% 6.2 miles
Average 24°F
High 38°F
Low 17°F
Wind Up to 17 mph
Humidity 79%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
12 AM
light snow
38°F
Feels: 29°F 17 mph (Gusts: 31) 60% 6.2 miles
3 AM
light snow
27°F
Feels: 17°F 11 mph (Gusts: 24) 70% 3.9 miles
6 AM
light snow
24°F
Feels: 16°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 86% 6.2 miles
9 AM
light snow
22°F
Feels: 15°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 96%
12 PM
light snow
17°F
Feels: 10°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 86%
3 PM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 14°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 78% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
22°F
Feels: 16°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 76% 2.5 miles
9 PM
light snow
24°F
Feels: 17°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 76% 0.9 miles
Average 21°F
High 30°F
Low 15°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 79%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
12 AM
light snow
22°F
Feels: 18°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 86%
3 AM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 14°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 93% 2.1 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
18°F
Feels: 18°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 88% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
16°F
Feels: 16°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 91% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
15°F
Feels: 15°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 90% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
20°F
Feels: 20°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 75% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
27°F
Feels: 23°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 58% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
30°F
Feels: 25°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 47% 6.2 miles
Average 25°F
High 31°F
Low 20°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 57%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
12 AM
clear sky
28°F
Feels: 24°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 52% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
23°F
Feels: 16°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 57% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
22°F
Feels: 14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 61% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
21°F
Feels: 15°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 65% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
20°F
Feels: 12°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 67% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
22°F
Feels: 14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 68% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
28°F
Feels: 21°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 45% 6.2 miles
9 PM
few clouds
31°F
Feels: 26°F 5 mph (Gusts: 15) 37% 6.2 miles
Average 21°F
High 28°F
Low 16°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 67%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
28°F
Feels: 23°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 51% 6.2 miles
3 AM
light snow
23°F
Feels: 17°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 61% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
22°F
Feels: 15°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 57% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
22°F
Feels: 12°F 8 mph (Gusts: 20) 59% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light snow
18°F
Feels: 10°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 78% 2.6 miles
3 PM
snow
17°F
Feels: 10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 86%
6 PM
snow
16°F
Feels: 8°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 82% 0.9 miles
9 PM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 11°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 61% 6.2 miles
Average 11°F
High 17°F
Low 8°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 93%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
12 AM
light snow
17°F
Feels: 8°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 85%
3 AM
snow
12°F
Feels: 3°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 93% 1.5 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
9°F
Feels: 1°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 96% 1.7 miles
9 AM
light snow
9°F
Feels: 2°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 95%
12 PM
light snow
8°F
Feels: 0°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 95%

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