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Maroon Bells
Twin peaks near Aspen considered the most photographed mountains in North America, reflected in the crystal-clear Maroon Lake.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Colorado, United States · North America
Basalt sits on the route: 10 minutes from El Jebel, 33km from Maroon Bells.
Basalt is a town located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 3,891, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Basalt sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Basalt to your route.
Basalt is a home rule town located in Eagle and Pitkin counties, Colorado, United States. The town population was 3,984 at the 2020 United States census with 2,917 residing in Eagle County and 1,067 residing in Pitkin County. Basalt is a part of the Edwards-Glenwood Springs, CO Combined Statistical Area.
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Basalt is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.3689 latitude, -107.0328 longitude.
Basalt has a population of approximately 3,891 people, making it a town in United States.
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mountain pass
Twin peaks near Aspen considered the most photographed mountains in North America, reflected in the crystal-clear Maroon Lake.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Colorado's highest paved crossing of the Continental Divide at 3687m, linking Aspen to Leadville through spectacular Rocky Mountain alpine tundra.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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