Once you’ve spent a while at Maroon Lake, you’ll probably be looking for an escape from the crowds. The hike up to Crater Lake won’t provide total serenity, but it does offer a chance to leave some of the most casual tourists behind, while enjoying a walk through aspen forests to another beautiful mountain lake. Watch for the trailhead to Crater Lake, about halfway up the path that leads along the side of Maroon Lake. It’s about 1.8 miles, one way, from here to Crater Lake, and since you’ll probably hike a bit further than the lake, you can expect […]