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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 - 3

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Favorite The first of the three Waterdog Lakes.
Intermediate Intermediate

Waterdog Lakes

4.2 mi 6.8 km 1,090' Up 332.28 m Up 1,091' Down 332.6 m Down

Whitepine, CO
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Favorite Near Peel Point on the Monarch Crest.
Intermediate Intermediate

Monarch Crest Out-and-Back

10.8 mi 17.4 km 883' Up 269.23 m Up 883' Down 269.17 m Down

Whitepine, CO
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Favorite Hiking up Green's Creek
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Green's Creek Out-and-Back

13.9 mi 22.4 km 2,883' Up 878.76 m Up 2,881' Down 878.05 m Down

Salida, CO
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Monarch Pass Running

  • 83 Miles 134 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 6 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 8 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Monarch Pass - 11

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12.2 mi 19.7 km #1Canyon Creek Trail
Difficult Difficult
Whitepine, CO
Difficult Difficult
Whitepine, CO
7.0 mi 11.3 km #2Green's Creek
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Salida, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Salida, CO
20.5 mi 33.1 km #3CDT: Monarch Pass to Hancock (CO Sec. 19)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitepine, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitepine, CO
16.4 mi 26.4 km #4CT - Segment 15: US-50 to Marshall Pass
Intermediate Intermediate
Whitepine, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Whitepine, CO
10.0 mi 16.2 km #5Agate Creek Trail #484
Difficult Difficult
Salida, CO
Difficult Difficult
Salida, CO
3.5 mi 5.6 km #6Pass Creek Trail #1411
Difficult Difficult
Salida, CO
Difficult Difficult
Salida, CO
1.2 mi 1.9 km #7Monarch Ridge Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Whitepine, CO
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Whitepine, CO
7.1 mi 11.4 km #8Little Cochetopa Trail
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Whitepine, CO
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Whitepine, CO
3.8 mi 6.1 km #9Quakey Mountain West Trail #9538
Intermediate Intermediate
Whitepine, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Whitepine, CO
0.7 mi 1.1 km #10Lime Creek Trail #9485
Difficult Difficult
Whitepine, CO
Difficult Difficult
Whitepine, CO
0.6 mi 1.0 km #11Agate Spur #9484.2A
Difficult Difficult
Whitepine, CO
Difficult Difficult
Whitepine, CO

Photos of Monarch Pass - 26

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Continue north along the Mount Ouray ridge.
Sep 22, 2023 near Whitepine, CO
The first of the three Waterdog Lakes.
Apr 17, 2024 near Whitepine, CO
Below Peel Point on the Monarch Crest.
Apr 17, 2024 near Whitepine, CO
Near Peel Point on the Monarch Crest.
Apr 17, 2024 near Whitepine, CO
View from the Crest.
Apr 17, 2024 near Whitepine, CO
Cornice on the side of the Continental Divide.
Apr 17, 2024 near Whitepine, CO
Hiking up Green's Creek
Apr 25, 2024 near Salida, CO
Hiking up Green's Creek.
Apr 25, 2024 near Salida, CO
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