| West Maroon Hike Album |
| The West Maroon Trail goes from Gothic Road north of Crested Butte to Aspen. It is a 25 mile hike with a reputation for spectacular wildflowers. This hike only went 2.3 miles on the trail then back. |
| We then come to a abandoned pioneers cabin. |
| From Crested Butte drive north on Gothic Road to the trailhead of West Maroon Trail. Note 14 flower containers in this photo. |
| Avery Peak from Gothic Road. |
| Joanne at the trailhead. |
| There is soon a bridge crossing a river. |
| The drive on Gothic Road is very scenic |
| The trailhead for West Maroon Trail (10,476') is at Schofield Pass. |
| Gothic Road passes through the village of Gothic. |
| The trail goes above treeline into a vast expanse of wildflowers. We are told it is the worst year for wildflowers in decades. |
| There are waterfalls in the nearby river. |
| The view to the west. |
| We reach our turn around point at 2.3 miles and stop for lunch. Elevation 11,117'. |
| Gothic Road looking north at Maroon Pass. |
| We start back first passing Emerald Lake |
| Gothic Road gets very narrow by the lake. |
| From Gothic Road near Crested Butte. |