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Monarch Crest

Mountain bike trail conditions · Gunnison, CO 38.493° N  106.320° W   11,480 FT Verified

CAUTION: Use judgment

Sunday, October 25th at 2am Changes to Frozen.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, in the last hour
Today
39°Fsnow
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, 0.09 inches of rain, daily high 42 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 36 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 35 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.51 inches of rain, daily high 39 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Fri 10/23, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 39 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Sat 10/24, 0.18 inches of rain, daily high 42 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Sun 10/25, 0.22 inches of rain, daily high 34 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then FROZEN
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 35 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: FROZEN then DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 42 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Monarch Crest rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.1″ of rain, in the last hour.

Over the tracked history, Monarch Crest has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Monarch Crest

Monarch Crest is a mountain bike trail network in Gunnison, CO. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky sandy. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 11,480 ft, an average terrain slope of 18° and a predominant SSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilRocky sandy

The soil data includes about 54% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyPartial 42%

Partial tree cover suggests a mix of sun and shade. Local exposure and surface conditions can vary across the network.

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Monarch Crest right now?

The current estimate for Monarch Crest is CAUTION: use judgment. Expected rideable in ~1 hour. No significant rain before then. 0.1″ of rain, in the last hour.

Is Monarch Crest muddy right now?

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. The drying model accounts for about 54% rock fragments in the soil data. 0.1″ of rain, in the last hour.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Monarch Crest?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky sandy. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Monarch Crest take to dry after rain?

Monarch Crest has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. The model accounts for about 54% rock fragments in the soil data, but that does not establish a recovery time. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Monarch Crest after rain?

Rock fragments influence the drying model, but softer trail sections may need more time. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Monarch Crest?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Monarch Crest?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 11,480 ft, an average terrain slope of 18° and a predominant SSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Rocky sandydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
42%Partial
Elevation
11,480 ft
Average grade
18°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

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