Monarch Crest
Our route started at the top of Monarch Pass and combined three trails into one fantastic ride. The Monarch Crest Trail which follows a portion of the Continental Divide Trail, then turns north onto Silver Creek Trail then runs into the Rainbow Trail. The last 5 miles are downhill on the highway back to Poncha Springs. Our ride was roughly 35 miles with 2700ft of climbing and 6500ft of decent.
Dan Hamann on the Monarch Crest Trail
Dan Hamann on the Monarch Crest Trail
Posers
Dan Hamann on the Monarch Crest Trail
Dan Hamann on the Monarch Crest Trail
Dan taking in the views
The meadow on Silver Creek Trail
Dan Hamann getting close to the Rainbow Trail
Fall colors on the Rainbow Trail
Dan Hamann on the Rainbow Trail