The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Poncha Springs
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Poncha Springs and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 13, 2025
Monarch Pass from the east is a classic road biking ascent on US Highway 50, taking you high into the Sawatch Range towards the Continental Divide. Starting around 8,100 feet, …
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Poncha Pass stands at 9,010 feet and is a beautiful wide, open summit that marks the boundaries between Chaffee County and Saguache Counties, as well as the entrance to the …
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If you want to do loop rides in the region of the Monarch Crest trail this is your go-to climb. Marshall Pass Road is a former railroad that never climbs …
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Marshall Pass offers dispersed camping near the Continental Divide in Colorado. The terrain consists of forested areas and mountain landscapes. Nearby attractions include the Monarch Crest Trail and the historic …
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What a great landscape! Some of the mountains have names of prominent universities like Princeton, Yale or Harvard. That's why they are called Collegiate Peaks.
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