». Proceed down CR 237 to CR 888 and turn left/south--mile 21.6. From Maysville to Sargents it’s 21.5 miles, with the summit 11.5 miles from Maysville. By the 1960-61 ski season, Monarch had installed its first chairlift made from used parts of oil derricks. James Kane and the Salida Winter Sports Club (SWSC) brought a Chevy truck engine up to the pass and built a rope tow. And hey, all the wheels are still on! Worst odds for a wipeout: Monarch Pass An average of 60 wrecks in the last three years makes this steep and high road between Gunnison and Salida your worst bet. The grade is only 6% up to Monarch Pass, but the road climbs and descends for about ten miles on each side. The descent is along an old railroad grade with magnificent views out over the valley. There are multiple switchbacks. My major note is that very steep vertical climbs in aerial trams make me really nervous. Everything in Gunnison CO was booked except the KOA next to the airport, so that's where we ended up. Salida, 22.5 miles to the east. (Partner Pass: Old Monarch Pass) Suggested Route (Paved) 32.5 miles. Additionally, at about 5 miles east of the summit, there is a business area with parking lot entrances on both sides of the highway and traffic should be expected here. Monarch Summit is located on U.S. Highway 50, approximately 17 miles west of Ponca Springs, Colorado. At 2.9 miles west of the summit there is a sharp curve hidden behind a rock wall. From Sargents the climb is consistent with an average 6 percent grade. Gunnison, 41.8 miles to the west The summit is not visible until the very end of the climb due to hairpin turns, but cyclists can reward themselves with snacks and gifts at the gift shop, or a scenic ride on the gondola. Road on Major Creek, No Name Creek, and South Arkansas River in Gunnison National Forest, San Isabel National Forest. Poncha Springs, 18.2 miles to the east See The Climb for an alternative ride to capture Old Monarch. At that time, the town of Salida officially owned Monarch. Monarch Pass receives a large amount of snow in the winter and often either has chain restrictions for commercial trucks or is closed for avalanche control. The grade bottoms out at 10.4 miles, where there is a slight upgrade before lessening to a mild descent into Ponca Springs. Several mountain ranges are visible from the top, and you can straddle the Continental Divide from the observation deck at the top -- from an altitude of 12,000 feet. The first run cut up at Monarch was Gunbarrel, an expert trail with a 30 percent slope. The reported grade for the westbound descent is 6% for 9 miles. ), Comments: (you may use HTML tags for style), Posted by Rich on August 6, 2006 06:05 PM, Thompson Lake State Campground, E Berne NY. Tomorrow will be mostly a work day but then we'll get to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and a few other things too. It’s a great idea to combine these two passes if possible. The route over the pass was stunning with views to capture this oft visited area of southern Colorado. Like. A highway department maintenance facility is about 9 miles west of the summit where highway maintenance trucks entering or leaving the driveway should be expected. Monarch Pass Summary . It's a good thing we don't mind the sound of airplanes running up their engines, and taking off. Westbound U.S. 50 from the Monarch Summit has a vertical descent of 2,649 feet over a distance of 8.7 miles. Thanks for waiting. On the eastbound descent from Monarch Summit, there is a ski area on the left side of the road 1.6 miles from the summit. Pullout to north / parking area, gift shop. Definitely don't forget your camera on this trip. Lastly, a highway department maintenance facility is about 10 miles east of the summit where highway maintenance trucks entering or leaving the driveway should be expected. It's short but very impressive. The grade is intense for ascent and descent so use lower gears. Last year when we went over 11,000 feet a bag of sour cream and onion chips went poof. The grade is intense for ascent and descent so use lower gears. Sargents, 10.2 miles to the south Old Monarch Pass is only a mile west of Monarch Pass. A gravel road which leads to Old Monarch Pass Summit--mile 12.4 from Sargents. Traffic will be encountered here, particularly in the morning and afternoon during the ski season. | Where to camp? CR 888 will bring you back to US 50--mile 26.2 where you take a right back to Sargents--mile 27.5. Monarch Pass is in the Rocky Mountains of south central Colorado on the Continental Divide at the southern end of the Sawatch Range. Monarch Mountain Lodge is located about five miles from the summit. Total Length 9½mi; Elevation Range 8,905–11,389ft Δ 2,484ft; Manager USFS Gunnison Ranger District 8.2mi USFS Salida Ranger District 1¼mi; Trail Number #7237 8.2mi #237 1¼mi; Allows Hiking Yes; Allows Dogs Yes 818ft Unknown … Get Here. You can capture two passes on this loop and there are several combinations available with Monarch Pass. All rights are reserved. Old Monarch Pass Road . Major content strands developed at all grade levels include number skills, geometry, algebra, data analysis, and probability. There are numerous marked advisory curves on the descent, the lowest being two 35 mph curves a short distance from the summit. Until then, it won't appear on the entry. No problem towing up to 11,300 feet, and nothing exploded in the trailer. There's a lot to do. The descent is stepped with grades varying from very steep to moderate. | TERMS & CONDITIONS, EAST OF GUNNISON AND SOUTH OF BUENA VISTA. Continue on to Salida--mile 32.5 Main Everything worked fine in the Nissan and Airstream too. In the middle of the climb, the cyclist encounters a steep half-mile. Monarch Pass is a high mountain pass in the Colorado Rockies along the Continental Divide. The pass traverses U.S. Highway 50 over the Sawatch Range, and usually remains open year-round. Because the elevations of Maysville and Sargents are roughly the same, one might assume that the east and west faces are pretty similar, even the profiles look about the same. U.S. Highway 50 is the southern route across the state of Colorado and connects with I-70 about 20 miles east of Utah. At Ponca Springs, there is a highway junction requiring a stop at about 17 miles east of the summit, and an elevation of 7,437 feet. Westbound U.S. 50 from the Monarch Summit has a vertical descent of 2,649 feet over a distance of 8.7 miles. Reluctantly we left Roger and Brenda behind this morning after visiting the site where they are building their new home in the foothills near Salida. It was fun, but I was glad to get off it all the same. Monarch Pass is in the Rocky Mountains of south central Colorado on the Continental Divide at the southern end of the Sawatch Range. The pass traverses U.S. Highway 50 over the Sawatch Range, and usually remains open year-round. But Emma and Eleanor loved it. In 1936, Monarch Ski Area had its beginning. The views in Salida improved this morning, with a temporary lifting of the clouds, and showed us how spectacular and panoramic the views are in Salida this summer. The pass is one of the most scenic in Colorado, offering a panoramic view of the southern end of the Sawatch Range from the summit. Upon your arrival in Sargents you will need to pedal around for a few extra miles to get your 30 mile limit. The reported grade for the westbound descent is 6% for 9 miles. The reason I felt obliged to stop is that we've got an article coming up in a future issue of Airstream Life about aerial trams ... and this is one the author hasn't yet covered. For the 2016-2017, a season pass costs $499.00, while a day pass costs $84.00, or $69.00 if purchased online. The road at this location is covered with skid marks from trucks, so be careful! The descent has numerous marked advisory curves, the lowest having advisory speeds of 30 mph. Begin in Sargents and ride northeast on US 50 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Best completed on Mountain Bike as the road has some rough sections. (In fact, I kind of like it -- reminds me of going to Oshkosh and Sun'n'Fun.) In 1952, Ray and Josephine Berry, of Salida, purchased the resort for $100.00. Eastbound U.S. 50 from the Monarch Summit has a vertical descent of 3,009 feet over a distance of 10.4 miles. U.S. Highway 50, on both sides of Monarch Summit is a classic steep, windy, mountain shelf road. Rich C came to meet us, up from his base in Cortez CO. We'll spend the next three days checking out stuff in the area. So I took pictures for the magazine and some notes. However, as is just about every pass in CO, the two sides of the mountain are very different. The grade is only 6% up to Monarch Pass, but the road climbs and descends for about ten miles on each side. Continue on to Monarch Pass Summit--mile 10.0 During the first ski season of 1939-1940, a season pass to Monarch Ski Area cost one dollar and sixty-four cents ($1.64). At the peak, we reached 11,312 feet and paused to ride the Monarch Pass Aerial Tram another 700 feet up a very steep peak. One mile past the summit--mile 11.0 is a left hand turn onto CR 237. Although, the descent is windy, it is not as extreme as the westbound descent. Monarch Pass receives a large amount of snow in the winter and often either has chain restrictions for commercial trucks or is closed for avalanche control. This curve has a 35-mph advisory speed, however, the curve sign is not visible until you are into the curve. « Downtown Salida | The westbound descent is steady over the 8.7 miles before flattening to a gradual descent for a few more miles. But it wasn't long before the thunderstorms began building again, as we began the long climb up to Monarch Pass on Rt 50. Monarch Math is an online Christian homeschool curriculum that trains students in grades 3-12 to successfully use mathematics in real-life situations. This season pass also includes three free days at the Arizona Snowbowl and eight other ski areas. Posted by Rich on August 6, 2006 06:05 PM | Permalink, (If you haven't left a comment here before, you may need to be approved by the site owner before your comment will appear. (Partner Pass: Old Monarch Pass). During the summer, an aerial tram from the summit parking lot carries visitors to the top of Monarch Ridge above the pass (at approximately 12,000 ft. above sea level), allowing a wider view of the surrounding peaks. Approximately 10 miles west of the summit, there is a town with a gas station and other businesses, so traffic should be expected here also. COPYRIGHT © 2018 BICYCLE PASSPORT. We're parked on grass, our cell phones work, we have free wi-fi, and that's all pretty incredible considering how small Gunnison is and how remote we are. At the peak, we reached 11,312 feet and paused to ride the Monarch Pass Aerial Tram another 700 feet up a very steep peak. The grade is reported to be 6% over 10 miles. © 1998-2020 Crash Forensics.
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