Qualifier: Monarch Crest - IMBA EPIC
We've had the Monarch Crest Trail on our todo list for awhile now... As should everyone its that rad! A few suggestions for after the MC trail and your epic ride will end perfectly!
- Eddyline Brewery in Buena Vista, CO
- Cottonwood Hot Springs in Buena Vista, CO
Date: Sept 29, 2012
Riders: Drew, Graham, Kristin and Me
Mileage: 32 miles
Elevation Gain: 2800' with 6500' of Downhill Bliss
Average Pace: 10 min/mile
Total time includes breaks: 5 hours 15 mins
Trail description: Its the Monarch Crest Trail - no description needed its perfect! Get Out and Ride It!
PURE BLISS - 32 miles of one of our nations top MTN Bike Rides
Elevation with corresponding speed profile - topped her out at 42 mph on hw 285 back to Poncha Springs :)
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K - Crank Yanking at 12800'
The only steady climb on the crest, below Chipeta Mtn and Mt. Ouray wth Pahlone Peak in the background
Drew - Clown Wheelin on that there 29er
Brothers looking for Oxygen at 12000'
Who Drowned my Trail
CD trail meets COT
Graham - Gettin his creek time