Monarch Lake Trailhead
Monarch Lake Trailhead is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area and serves as a major access portal for Indian Peaks Wilderness. Facilities include a wilderness information cabin.
General Information
View a COTREX area map here.
Permits are required for overnight stays in the Indian Peaks Wilderness (IPW) from June 1 to September 15. Additional permit requirements exist for large and organized groups.
Permits are required for overnight stays in the Indian Peaks Wilderness (IPW) from June 1 to September 15.
Group size is limited to 12 people and livestock combined.
Dogs must be on leash at all times.
Do not camp or build campfires within 100 feet of developed trails or bodies of water.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$10 for three days
$15 for seven days
$30 annual pass
Parking in the Arapaho National Recreation Area at Monarch Lake requires a daily use fee. America the Beautiful Interagency Passes accepted.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.1111
Longitude: -105.7464
Directions
From Granby turn north onto U.S. Highway 34, travel approximately six miles to County Road (CR) 6. Turn east onto CR 6 (Arapaho Bay Road/NFSR 125), and drive 10 miles to the parking area.
Parking
parking for approximately 40 vehicles
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
These recreation sites and trail segments are located along the Continental Divide Trail.