Panorama Uphill Route
A scenic uphill with lots of descents, open for use during and after operating hours at Monarch.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 312 m
- Descent
- 4 m
Monarch Mountain
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Routes in Monarch Mountain
Mirkwood Uphill Route
Uphill route to Monarch's legendary Mirkwood Bowl.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 337 m
- Descent
- 3 m
CDT: Monarch Pass (US-50) to Twin Lakes (CO-82)
A stunning section of the CDT known for its views of Monumental Peak and passage through the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 131 km
- Ascent
- 4.9 km
- Descent
- 5.5 km
Pinball
A favorite with the local kid shredders.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 473 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 81 m
Turbo Trees
Well-spaced trees on a good grade.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 398 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 112 m
Old Monarch Pass
A short pedal leads to incredible views from the Continental Divide.
Moderate Fat biking
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 118 m
- Descent
- 117 m
Zipper Cliffs
A tight, technical line between narrow cliff bands.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 179 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 88 m
Elation Ridge Cliffs
Home to the best senders at Monarch Mountain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 91 m
- Descent
- 304 m
Guidebooks in Monarch Mountain
13 routes · Freeride Skiing
Ski Powder for Days in Mirkwood Basin at Monarch Mountain
5 routes · Fat biking
High Alpine Fat Biking near Buena Vista and Salida, CO
10 routes · Hiking
The CDT: Colorado Section
40 routes · Hiking
The Continental Divide Trail
40 routes · Resort Ski Touring
The Very Best Resort Ski Touring in Colorado
8 routes · Freeride Skiing · Resort Ski Touring