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United States
Colorado
Grand County
Arapaho National Recreation Area

Monarch Lake loop from Monarch Lake Dam

Moderate

4.7

(4087)

19,665

hikers

Monarch Lake loop from Monarch Lake Dam

01:46

6.65km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Indian Peaks Wilderness

Arapaho National Recreation Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.54 km

Monarch Lake

Highlight • Lake

Monarch Lake is a stunning lake surrounded by trees and awesome mountain views. It is easily accessible and close to parking, so it is a great spot for hiking, paddleboarding, …

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6.65 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

199 m

103 m

101 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

601 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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-1°C

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