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United States
Colorado
Chaffee County
Garfield

Monarch Pass – Monarch Crest Trail loop from Monarch Mountain Lodge

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Colorado
Chaffee County
Garfield

Monarch Pass – Monarch Crest Trail loop from Monarch Mountain Lodge

Hard

5.0

(9911)

9,912

riders

Monarch Pass – Monarch Crest Trail loop from Monarch Mountain Lodge

04:20

44.4km

1,160m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 19.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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8.68 km

Monarch Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hiking along the Continental Divide Trail, you can either shop in the small gift shop at Monarch Pass or hitch into the town of Salida that has to offer everything a hiker could ask for.

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9.34 km

This is the start of the infamous Monarch Crest Trail. You will soon recognize that this is not an easy "downhill shuttle ride". Make sure you don't waste all your …

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17.2 km

Monarch Crest Trail

Highlight • Trail

A true Colorado classic, the Monarch Crest Trail provides incredible views and fast fun flow single track.

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19.6 km

The Continental Divide Trail/Colorado Trail intersects the Green's Creek Trail and the East Agate Creek Trail. There is ample space for camping. If you follow the Green's Trail a few …

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19.6 km

Wooden shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is the only wooden shelter along the Colorado Trail. The floor is just dirt, but you can use it as a nice spot to take a break or to …

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22.4 km

Fosses Creek Trail

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44.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

12.5 km

5.30 km

2.65 km

160 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

12.6 km

5.09 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (3,650 m)

Lowest point (2,690 m)

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Friday 10 July

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