10.2 miles
Distance
1,005 ft
Climb
-1,556 ft
Descent
01:37:13
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of CDT CT - Monarch Crest Trail
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USFSLand Manager
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaSalida
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Ref Number#9531
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AKACO18 - Marshall Pass to Monarch Pass Segment 15 - US-50 to Marshall Pass TH
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonJuly - Oct
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 85 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land OwnerUSFS
Monarch Crest is an epic High Country ride Super popular and for good reason. After you climb the dirt road and do a short climb, the views are amazing, and then more amazing as you navigate between small peaks. The views are 360 and you can see down multiple valleys. After you top out, the descent towards Green Creek is fast and furious. Lots of roots, and super fun.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for CDT CT - Monarch Crest Trail multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-552 ft
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Altitude min10,842 ft
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Altitude max11,965 ft
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Altitude start11,393 ft
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Altitude end10,843 ft
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Grade-1%
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Grade max-52.1%
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Grade min37.1%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat4,232 ft
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Avg time01:37:13
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Avg reverse time03:47:39
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