Monarch Pass
Monarch Pass is a mountain pass on the Continental Divide located near Salida, CO.
Monarch Pass:
There is a 6 mile trail with 2,000-3,000' vertical gain.
Old Monarch Pass:
4 miles roundtrip up the Old Monarch Pass road near the ski area to the Continental Divide. Easy with a 350' elevation gain. Beautiful views west from the top.
- Suitable Activities: Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding
- Seasons: January, February, March, April, December
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- Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 350 ft
- 11,350 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Salida Ranger District (PSINF)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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- Old Monarch Pass
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