The trail starts at the Maroon Lake parking area traversing through a meadow to the far end of Maroon Lake and a Forest Service bulletin board. Take the trail to the left. There are several bridges crossing the creek. The trail skirts around an active beaver pond and loops back to Maroon Lake. The trail is not a complete loop around the lake so you will have to turn back the way you came.
Maroon Lake Scenic #2197 is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Maroon Lake Scenic #2197's exact location and directions.
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