×

Login to ADK Tracker

Track your adventures in the Adirondacks

or
×

Create Your Account

Join the ADK Tracker community

or
3-20 characters. Letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens only.
At least 8 characters with uppercase, lowercase, and a number
Password strength

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

broken clouds

Current Conditions

9°F

broken clouds

Feels like 9°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 19°F
High 28°F
Low 9°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 87%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
3 AM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: 9°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 80% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
14°F
Feels: 9°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 80% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
17°F
Feels: 17°F 2 mph (Gusts: 5) 86% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
19°F
Feels: 19°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 90% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
17°F
Feels: 17°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 90% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
27°F
Feels: 20°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 91% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
28°F
Feels: 21°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 95% 6.2 miles
Average 21°F
High 29°F
Low 17°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 84%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
19°F
Feels: 13°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 97% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
18°F
Feels: 11°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 90% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
18°F
Feels: 12°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 83% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
17°F
Feels: 17°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 81% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
17°F
Feels: 17°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 72% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
19°F
Feels: 19°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 68% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
29°F
Feels: 24°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 89% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
29°F
Feels: 24°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 88% 6.2 miles
Average 20°F
High 30°F
Low 16°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 68%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
18°F
Feels: 18°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 83% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
17°F
Feels: 17°F 1 mph (Gusts: 4) 70% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
16°F
Feels: 16°F 0 mph (Gusts: 3) 62% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
16°F
Feels: 16°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 58% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
16°F
Feels: 16°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 56% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
18°F
Feels: 18°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 53% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
30°F
Feels: 26°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 82% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
30°F
Feels: 25°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 82% 6.2 miles
Average 19°F
High 30°F
Low 14°F
Wind Up to 3 mph
Humidity 59%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
16°F
Feels: 16°F 1 mph (Gusts: 4) 72% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
15°F
Feels: 15°F 1 mph (Gusts: 4) 53% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
15°F
Feels: 15°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 48% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
14°F
Feels: 14°F 1 mph (Gusts: 4) 52% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
14°F
Feels: 14°F 1 mph (Gusts: 4) 56% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
15°F
Feels: 15°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 50% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
29°F
Feels: 29°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 64% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
30°F
Feels: 27°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 75% 6.2 miles
Average 21°F
High 31°F
Low 16°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 50%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
clear sky
17°F
Feels: 17°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 67% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
16°F
Feels: 11°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 42% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
18°F
Feels: 11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 36% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
17°F
Feels: 12°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 35% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
18°F
Feels: 12°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 29% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
19°F
Feels: 14°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 31% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
31°F
Feels: 31°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 81% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
31°F
Feels: 31°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 82% 6.2 miles
Average 20°F
High 20°F
Low 20°F
Wind Up to 2 mph
Humidity 57%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 20°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 57% 6.2 miles

Community Posts

Sign in to Share

No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience with Maroon Peak!

Sign in to Share