Monarch at the Crest

Monarch at the Crest Now owned and operated by Monarch Mountain. Offering a visitor center, restaurant, and sports shop

We’ve officially been open for one week, and the summer views are only going to get better 🏔️Have you ridden the scenic ...
05/30/2026

We’ve officially been open for one week, and the summer views are only going to get better 🏔️

Have you ridden the scenic tramway before? Vote below👇

Come up our way to enjoy the best scenic views of the Continental Divide!

The Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway opens for the summer on May 22 🚠These photos go back to one of the biggest moments in o...
05/20/2026

The Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway opens for the summer on May 22 🚠

These photos go back to one of the biggest moments in our history: the 1988 fire and the rebuild that followed, giving us our incredible Visitor Center today, complete with 10 interconnected domes built into the mountain.

The Visitor Center houses a full cafeteria, retail shop, mining sluice, local art, informational displays, and more. We’re not just a bathroom break on your road trip— we’re worth the stop.

See you this summer at the Continental Divide!

LIMITED EDITION 60th Anniversary pins will be on sale at Monarch at the Crest! Our team is already wearing them proudly....
05/18/2026

LIMITED EDITION 60th Anniversary pins will be on sale at Monarch at the Crest! Our team is already wearing them proudly.

Behind the scenes, the crew is hard at work getting everything dialed for Opening Day on May 22.

Grab your pin, rep the legacy, and get ready for another summer on the Continental Divide ✨

60 years of the Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway 🏔️Since 1966, we’ve been taking you to the top of the Continental Divide—12...
05/08/2026

60 years of the Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway 🏔️

Since 1966, we’ve been taking you to the top of the Continental Divide—12,012 feet above it all.

Celebrate the 60th season with us starting May 22.

Limited edition 60th anniversary enamel pins will be available in the gift shop while they last!

The Northern Lights stopped by the top of Monarch Pass to show off a little. Check out this sky-high magic at the crest!...
11/12/2025

The Northern Lights stopped by the top of Monarch Pass to show off a little. Check out this sky-high magic at the crest!

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Congrats to John, who just completed his epic Route 50 ride from St. Charles, MD to Lake Tahoe, NV finishing a full cros...
09/26/2025

Congrats to John, who just completed his epic Route 50 ride from St. Charles, MD to Lake Tahoe, NV finishing a full cross-country journey from Provincetown, MA to Morro Bay, CA!

Originally from Cape Cod, John pedaled the miles while his amazing wife Katy followed in their trusty Winnebago (talk about teamwork!) 👏

Heads up: Monarch at the Crest closes for the season this Sunday (9/28)! Swing by for up to 50% off merch and don’t miss our 4-pack lift ticket sale, happening Saturday + Sunday only—4 fully transferable Sunday–Friday lift tickets for just $259.

Have a Monarch Crest memory of your own? Share it in the comments or tag us, we’d love to feature you!

Monarch at the Crest wraps up the season this weekend on 9/28! We're open 8am–5pm, so swing by for our end-of-season sal...
09/24/2025

Monarch at the Crest wraps up the season this weekend on 9/28! We're open 8am–5pm, so swing by for our end-of-season sale with up to 50% off select gear, outerwear, and Monarch merch. Enjoy mystery grab bags, tasty eats, local art, gold panning, and more.

Don’t miss our 4-pack lift ticket deal, available in person only on 9/27 & 9/28. Get four fully transferable Sunday–Friday Monarch Mountain tickets for just $259. (Blackout dates apply: all Saturdays, 12/26/25–1/2/26, 1/18/26, & 2/15/26.)

Come send off the season with us and gear up for winter!

We will be closed today, Wednesday, August 27, due to a local power outage. Operations will resume as normal tomorrow. B...
08/27/2025

We will be closed today, Wednesday, August 27, due to a local power outage. Operations will resume as normal tomorrow.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the views!

We’re so excited to introduce our new mining sluice!!Find all sorts of treasure hidden in the dirt - Perfect for both ki...
08/06/2025

We’re so excited to introduce our new mining sluice!!

Find all sorts of treasure hidden in the dirt - Perfect for both kids and kids at heart alike.

Come check it out at the top of Monarch Pass!

The Crest trail is open! Huge shout out to all the volunteers who came out last weekend to dig out the trail.
07/04/2025

The Crest trail is open!

Huge shout out to all the volunteers who came out last weekend to dig out the trail.

Address

24500 US Highway 50
Salida, CO
81201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+17195395091

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