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The Tomichi Lodge (alt 10,300'), nestled in the town of Whitepine in the Gunnison National Forest, offers direct access to the Canyon Creek Trail, Boss Lake, Tomichi Pass (11,985'), Bald Mountain (12,851') and Monumental Peak (13,343'). Enjoy a rustic mountain experience with some key comforts including four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, electricity, indoor plumbing with hot showers and a seasonal, outdoor cowboy hot tub. Your mountain adventure basecamp awaits you.

Recommended Routes in Monarch Pass - 6

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Monarch Crest - IMBA Epic

36.3 mi 58.5 km • 1,922' Up 585.94 m Up • 5,778' Down 1761.26 m Down

Whitepine, CO

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Monarch Crest to Fooses Creek

13.9 mi 22.3 km • 638' Up 194.32 m Up • 3,152' Down 960.79 m Down

Whitepine, CO

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Colorado high country riding at its best on the Canyon Creek Trail.

Canyon Creek Loop

19.6 mi 31.6 km • 3,576' Up 1089.88 m Up • 3,589' Down 1093.78 m Down

Whitepine, CO

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Monarch Mind Bender

88.3 mi 142.2 km • 10,554' Up 3216.82 m Up • 14,424' Down 4396.55 m Down

Salida, CO

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Monarch Crest to Agate Creek Loop

35.9 mi 57.8 km • 4,132' Up 1259.44 m Up • 4,088' Down 1246.06 m Down

Whitepine, CO

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Monarch Crest to Starvation Creek

28.5 mi 45.9 km • 1,560' Up 475.48 m Up • 5,425' Down 1653.59 m Down

Whitepine, CO

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Monarch Pass Biking

80 Miles 128 Kilometers of Trail
6 Recommended Routes
0 Easy Trails
5 Intermediate Trails
10 Difficult Trails

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Trails in Monarch Pass - 9

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6.8 mi 11.0 km #1Green's Creek Difficult Salida, CO	Difficult	Salida, CO	41
14.8 mi 23.8 km #2Monarch Crest Trail Intermediate Whitepine, CO	Intermediate	Whitepine, CO	31
10.0 mi 16.2 km #3Agate Creek Trail #484 Difficult Whitepine, CO	Difficult	Whitepine, CO	14
14.5 mi 23.3 km #4CT - Segment 15: US-50 to Marshall Pass Difficult Salida, CO	Difficult	Salida, CO	5
14.0 mi 22.6 km #5CDT: Monarch Pass to Chalk Creek Pass Difficult Whitepine, CO	Difficult	Whitepine, CO	2
11.1 mi 17.9 km #6Old Monarch Pass Road 237 Easy/Intermediate Whitepine, CO	Easy/Intermediate	Whitepine, CO	2
1.2 mi 1.9 km #7Monarch Ridge Trail Easy/Intermediate Whitepine, CO	Easy/Intermediate	Whitepine, CO	1
3.5 mi 5.6 km #8Pass Creek Trail #1411 Intermediate/Difficult Salida, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Salida, CO	1
3.8 mi 6.0 km #9Middle Fork Road 230 Intermediate Whitepine, CO	Intermediate	Whitepine, CO	0