Monarch Crest
Poncha Springs · Colorado
10.2 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
1h 51m
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Black Diamond
10.2 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
1h 51m
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
Difficulty
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Conditions
Mostly Sunny0.3" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Saturday
a high near 75°F, little expected rain, 31% rain chance
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About This Trail
Monarch Crest is a 10.2-mile mountain bike trail near Poncha Springs, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 1h 51m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Poncha Springs rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Poncha Springs.
Mountain Biking in Poncha Springs
Poncha Springs is one of the mountain biking hubs in Colorado, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Monarch Crest as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Black Diamond
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Monarch Crest FAQ
Where is Monarch Crest?
Monarch Crest is a mountain bike trail near Poncha Springs, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Monarch Crest?
Monarch Crest is 10.2 miles long, rated black diamond, with an estimated ride time of 1h 51m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Monarch Crest?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 75°F, little expected rain, 31% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Monarch Crest?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Poncha Springs include North Fooses Road, Monarch Ridge Spur 1A Road, Monarch Ridge Road, Colorado Trail (Segment 14), Colorado Trail (Segment 14). Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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