Trail education and much needed enforcement of regulations established to protect this popular destination can help address these human and environmental impacts.
Below are a few key ways that we can protect Maroon Bells going forward.

Camp in designated campgrounds: While camping is prohibited at many of the high-mountain lakes in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass area, the United States Forestry Service (USFS) has inventoried 700 campsites for recreational use.

Keep out of water: Drinking or going in the lake water is not recommended for the protection of the ecosystem, as well as health reasons.

Clean up Trash: “No trace left behind” was an impactful awareness campaign that created a buzz about the importance of cleaning up all trash (varying from human/dog waste to leftover foods or paper goods).

Stay on designated trail:Remaining on the trail keep hikes and backpackers safe from wildlife, and also protects off-trail vegetation.

Reduce Carbon Footprint:Opt to take alternative transportation such as the shuttles provided by the City of Aspen when you visit the Maroon Bells.
Trail education and much needed enforcement of regulations established to protect this popular destination can help address these human and environmental impacts. Below are a few key ways that we can protect Maroon Bells going forward. 
Camp in designated campgrounds: While camping is prohibited at many of the high-mountain lakes in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass area, the United States Forestry Service (USFS) has inventoried 700 campsites for recreational use.
Keep out of water: Drinking or going in the lake water is not recommended for the protection of the ecosystem, as well as health reasons.
Clean up Trash: “No trace left behind” was an impactful awareness campaign that created a buzz about the importance of cleaning up all trash (varying from human/dog waste to leftover foods or paper goods).
Stay on designated trail:Remaining on the trail keep hikes and backpackers safe from wildlife, and also protects off-trail vegetation.
Reduce Carbon Footprint:Opt to take alternative transportation such as the shuttles provided by the City of Aspen when you visit the Maroon Bells.
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