| Maroon Bells/Independence Pass 2008 |
| On September 28th we drove a loop through Vail to Aspen and back by way of Independence Pass. The fall colors were at their peak. Also see Crater Lake Hike. |
| The aspen trees were mostly a pure yellow gold and at their peak |
| Maroon Lake near Aspen |
| Maroon Creek near Aspen |
| Independence Pass on the west side. |
| Vail was surrounded by gold |
| Maroon Valley-- the valley should be named Aspen Valley |
| Crater Lake |
| La Plata Creek west of Leadville. |
| From Independence Pass road looking west. |
| Stevers Mountain near Maroon Lake |
| Crossing Maroon Creek |
| La Plata Creek drains the east side of the Continental Divide. |
| Twin Lakes on the far east side of Independence Pass. |
| Pinker Peak as we drive out of the Pass. |
| Looking east from near the top of the Pass. |
