This is the last part of the "Monarch Crest" IMBA Epic Trail before you reach Highway 285 to roll back to Poncha Springs. It's worth looking back to the crest – very impressive!

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30.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

6.63 km

5.68 km

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

9.62 km

2.69 km

383 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,920 m)

Lowest point (2,570 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 November

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