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.

Diana

December 22, 2021

Mountain biking

Monarch Pass is a high mountain pass with an elevation of 11,312 feet. It is the starting point of the infamous IMBA Epic Mountainbike trail "Monarch Crest". Before you take off to this incredible high alpine mountainbike adventure make sure you have enough snacks and water. In case you are lacking one of these, just hit the store next to the parking lot and buy whatever is missing.

Matthew

October 21, 2023

Running

At an elevation of 11,312 feet, Monarch Pass features a gift shop, parking, restrooms, and acts as a trailhead for a number of trails. Mountain bikes frequent the trails from the pass, but they are also great trails for running and hiking.

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Location: Gunnison County, Colorado, United States

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