Questions on Bike Access, Private Drop Offs, and Rie Shares
Yes, however, the Forest Service will charge a $10 entrance fee for the vehicle at the gate when you come through, no matter how long you are spending up there, the $10 fee will be charged.
Private vehicles may drop off passengers at the Maroon Lake Trailhead before 8:00 AM without a parking reservation.
Visitors who are dropped off during this time will need a One-way Return Only Shuttle Ticket to ride back down to the Maroon Bells Welcome Center, located at Aspen Highlands Ski Area between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Visitors may also be dropped off or picked up after 5:00 PM by a private vehicle. Passenger pick up and drop off is limited to a 30 minute waiting period, and the driver must stay with the vehicle.
Commercial drop-offs, including taxis, Ubers, and similar services, are not allowed at any time.
Yes. The 16.2 mile round trip route originating from the Maroon Bells Welcome Center at Aspen Highlands Ski area to Maroon Lake is a very popular ride. Cyclists share the road with the vehicles, including the shuttle buses. Please ride responsibly, ride with traffic and ride as close to the right line/shoulder as safely as possible. Ride single file to allow vehicles to pass, and refrain from riding side by side. On the downhill, please refrain from excess speeds for your safety, wildlife can step out onto the road at any time.
No, one can ride a bike at anytime without a reservation.
Yes, you can e-bike. Cyclists share the road with the vehicles, including the shuttle buses. Please ride responsibly, ride with traffic and ride as close to the right line/shoulder as safely as possible. Ride single file to allow vehicles to pass, and refrain from riding side by side. On the downhill, please refrain from excess speeds for your safety, wildlife can step out onto the road at any time.
Mountain bikes can access the Maroon Creek Road to the trailhead parking area. However, mountain biking on the trail system within the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area is prohibited.
Anytime. Maroon Creek road is mostly free of vehicles during the daytime hours due to car restrictions and the use of the shuttle system. Please wear reflective clothing and have a light if you plan to ride at night or early morning. Cyclists share the road with the vehicles, including the shuttle buses. Please ride responsibly, ride with traffic and ride as close to the right line/shoulder as safely as possible. Ride single file to allow vehicles to pass, and refrain from riding side by side. On the downhill, please refrain from excess speeds for your safety, wildlife can step out onto the road at any time.
Yes, there are bike racks. Do not secure bikes to any trees. Please dismount in the parking lot area, and lock up your bike, don’t walk or ride your bike on any trails.
The towns of Aspen and Snowmass have numerous bike shops available for rentals, visit Aspen Chamber for recommendations.
Cyclists share the road with the vehicles, including the shuttle buses. Please ride responsibly, ride with traffic and ride as close to the right line/shoulder as safely as possible. Ride single file to allow vehicles to pass, and refrain from riding side by side. On the downhill, please refrain from excess speeds for your safety, wildlife can step out onto the road at any time.