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.
This trailhead provides access to the Continental Divide Trail.
General Information
View a COTREX area map here.
- Permits are required for overnight stays in the Indian Peaks Wilderness 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
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.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$10 for three days
$15 for seven days
$30 annual pass
Day use fee required. America the Beautiful Interagency Passes accepted.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Address: 9 Ten Mile Drive Granby, CO 80446
Phone: 970-295-6600
Hours: Open by appointment Monday - Friday (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: VisitARP@usda.gov
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
Vault toilet(s)Nearby Trails
- Continental Divide Trail - Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
- Arapaho Pass Trail
- Cascade Creek Trail
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
These recreation sites and trail segments are located along the Continental Divide Trail.
From camping to boating to hiking to fishing, there is something for everyone within the Arapaho National Recreation Area.