Name: Monarch Pass Climb East
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Monarch Pass Climb East

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Location: Garfield, Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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Paul_C

May 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, you'll climb approximately 11.3 to 11.5 miles, gaining about 3,000 feet to the 11,312-foot summit, with a moderate average gradient around 4.9-5.1% that ramps up slightly after the initial miles. You'll follow the Arkansas River valley and climb through forests, and while you're in the sun for much of this side, the panoramic views from the summit are truly spectacular. Be prepared for the altitude and moderate traffic on this well-traveled mountain highway.

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Distance 18.3 km

Uphill 950 m

Downhill 30 m

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Location: Garfield, Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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