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Gunnison County

Monarch Pass – Monarch Crest Trail loop from Poncha Springs

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Mountain biking trails
United States
Colorado
Gunnison County

Monarch Pass – Monarch Crest Trail loop from Poncha Springs

Hard

12

riders

Monarch Pass – Monarch Crest Trail loop from Poncha Springs

01:37

17.0km

280m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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Parking

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33 m

Monarch Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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8.16 km

Fooses Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

8.51 km

Monarch Crest Trail

Highlight • Trail

A true Colorado classic, the Monarch Crest Trail provides incredible views and fast fun flow single track.

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8.99 km

This is the start of the infamous Monarch Crest Trail. You will soon recognize that this is not an easy "downhill shuttle ride". Make sure you don't waste all your …

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

961 m

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

160 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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