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Gunnison National Forest/Colorado

Monarch Crest-Cdnst

1.7 mi

Distance

610 ft

Elev. Gain

51m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Monarch Crest-Cdnst trail is a short, yet rewarding hike located within the Gunnison National Forest. Spanning approximately 1.7 miles, this trail offers a manageable elevation gain of 610 feet, climbing to a maximum elevation of 3575 meters. The path runs on a dirt surface and is not configured as a loop, requiring an out-and-back approach for trail users.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:3,385 ft
Max:3,575 ft
191 ft
0 ft
3,385 ft3,448 ft3,512 ft3,575 ft0.0 mi0.4 mi0.8 mi1.2 mi1.6 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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