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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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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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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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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 Hiking

83 Miles 134 Kilometers of Trail
3 Recommended Routes
0 Easy Trails
6 Intermediate Trails
8 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 Whitepine, CO	Difficult	Whitepine, CO	1
7.0 mi 11.3 km #2Green's Creek Intermediate/Difficult Salida, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Salida, CO	3
20.5 mi 33.1 km #3CDT: Monarch Pass to Hancock (CO Sec. 19) Intermediate/Difficult Whitepine, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Whitepine, CO	4
16.4 mi 26.4 km #4CT - Segment 15: US-50 to Marshall Pass Intermediate Whitepine, CO	Intermediate	Whitepine, CO	3
10.0 mi 16.2 km #5Agate Creek Trail #484 Difficult Salida, CO	Difficult	Salida, CO	1
3.5 mi 5.6 km #6Pass Creek Trail #1411 Difficult Salida, CO	Difficult	Salida, CO	1
1.2 mi 1.9 km #7Monarch Ridge Trail Easy/Intermediate Whitepine, CO	Easy/Intermediate	Whitepine, CO	1
7.1 mi 11.4 km #8Little Cochetopa Trail Very Difficult Whitepine, CO	Very Difficult	Whitepine, CO	1
3.8 mi 6.1 km #9Quakey Mountain West Trail #9538 Intermediate Whitepine, CO	Intermediate	Whitepine, CO	0
0.7 mi 1.1 km #10Lime Creek Trail #9485 Difficult Whitepine, CO	Difficult	Whitepine, CO	0
0.6 mi 1.0 km #11Agate Spur #9484.2A Difficult Whitepine, CO	Difficult	Whitepine, CO	0