more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
188 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:17:19
Avg time
72 ft
Altitude change
11,254 ft
Altitude min
11,426 ft
Altitude max
11,254 ft
Altitude start
11,325 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
36.4%
Grade min
2,756 ft
Distance climb
2,861 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:17:19
Avg time

Monarch Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Methodist Mountain Trail System
    Salida, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #531
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 75 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #267278 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124801 in E-Biking
    • #141406 in Trail Running
    • #63139 in Hiking
    • #2150 in Dirtbiking
    • #29854 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #4,601 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,251 in E-Biking
    • #4,134 in Trail Running
    • #2,041 in Hiking
    • #78 in Dirtbiking
    • #944 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

No community description for Monarch Ridge trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Monarch Ridge is a 1 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Salida Colorado. Highlights include a ridgeline. This dirtbike/moto primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 188 ft blue climb. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Ridgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 48 miles avg distance
All
  • 33 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Monarch Ridge Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Jul 19, 2026 @ 7:14pm (America/Denver)
Jul 19, 2026
more »
Status:
on Jul 19, 2026
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (278)
close
      Directions to monarch-ridge trailhead (38.492930, -106.326970)
      View on Discover Map 3D Tour

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Monarch Ridge yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Monarch Ridge yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      more »
      38
      Vapor Trail 125
      123 miles • 16,457 ft • 10 •
      Vapor Trial 125 Race Course
      Old Monarch Pass Loop
      3 miles • 487 ft • 4 •
      A loop around Old Monarch Pass.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Methodist Mountain Trail System

      • By toddTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • #249822 - 1,252 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monarch Ridge located?
      Monarch Ridge is located in Methodist Mountain Trail System, Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Methodist Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49293, -106.32697.
      ▼ How hard is Monarch Ridge?
      Monarch Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monarch Ridge?
      Monarch Ridge has 188 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,254 ft to 11,426 ft.
      ▼ Is Monarch Ridge a point to point trail?
      Monarch Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monarch Ridge?
      Monarch Ridge is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monarch Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Monarch Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monarch Ridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monarch Ridge are:
      • September (9 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Monarch Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monarch Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monarch Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Monarch Ridge. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monarch Ridge?
      Monarch Ridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 249 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 278 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.