Monarch Pass
Camping & Lodging
The Tomichi Lodge (alt 10,300'), nestled in the town of Whitepine in the Gunnison National Forest, offers direct access to the Canyon Creek Trail, Boss Lake, Tomichi Pass (11,985'), Bald Mountain (12,851') and Monumental Peak (13,343'). Enjoy a rustic mountain experience with some key comforts including four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, electricity, indoor plumbing with hot showers and a seasonal, outdoor cowboy hot tub. Your mountain adventure basecamp awaits you.
Recommended Routes in Monarch Pass - 11
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Monarch Crest - IMBA Epic
36.3 mi 58.5 km • 1,864' Up 568.27 m Up • 5,721' Down 1743.85 m Down
Monarch Crest to Fooses Creek
15.4 mi 24.8 km • 668' Up 203.53 m Up • 3,184' Down 970.45 m Down
Canyon Creek Loop
19.6 mi 31.6 km • 3,576' Up 1089.88 m Up • 3,589' Down 1093.78 m Down
Monarch Crest to Green's Creek
21.7 mi 35.0 km • 661' Up 201.4 m Up • 4,550' Down 1386.77 m Down
Monarch Mind Bender
88.3 mi 142.2 km • 10,554' Up 3216.82 m Up • 14,424' Down 4396.55 m Down
Monarch Crest to Salida
52.3 mi 84.1 km • 4,233' Up 1290.27 m Up • 8,504' Down 2592.12 m Down
Monarch Crest to Agate Creek Loop
35.9 mi 57.8 km • 4,132' Up 1259.44 m Up • 4,088' Down 1246.06 m Down
Monarch Crest to Starvation Creek
28.5 mi 45.9 km • 1,560' Up 475.48 m Up • 5,425' Down 1653.59 m Down
Colorado Trail - Segment 14: US-50 to Chalk Creek
21.0 mi 33.8 km • 3,112' Up 948.5 m Up • 3,592' Down 1094.91 m Down
Monarch Pass Biking
- 82 Miles 131 Kilometers of Trail
- 11 Recommended Routes
- 0 Easy Trails
- 5 Intermediate Trails
- 15 Difficult Trails
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Trails in Monarch Pass - 9
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6.8
mi
11.0
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#1Green's Creek
Salida, CO
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Salida, CO | 42 | ||
14.8
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23.8
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#2Monarch Crest Trail
Whitepine, CO
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Whitepine, CO | 33 | ||
10.0
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16.2
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#3Agate Creek Trail #484
Whitepine, CO
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Whitepine, CO | 15 | ||
16.4
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26.4
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#4CT - Segment 15: US-50 to Marshall Pass
Whitepine, CO
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Whitepine, CO | 7 | ||
14.0
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22.6
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#5CDT: Monarch Pass to Chalk Creek Pass
Whitepine, CO
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Whitepine, CO | 2 | ||
11.1
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17.9
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#6Old Monarch Pass Road 237
Whitepine, CO
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Whitepine, CO | 2 | ||
1.2
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1.9
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#7Monarch Ridge Trail
Whitepine, CO
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Whitepine, CO | 1 | ||
3.5
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5.6
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#8Pass Creek Trail #1411
Salida, CO
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Salida, CO | 1 | ||
3.8
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6.0
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#9Middle Fork Road 230
Whitepine, CO
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Whitepine, CO | 0 |
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