Monarch Mountain
Salida, Colorado
Monarch Mountain has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 19°C and a low around 8°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It has 374 m · 1,230 ft of vertical drop. Monarch Mountain typically opens around November 20 and closes around April 10.
Snow forecast
9°No snow
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 3,269 m · 10,730 ft
- Summit · Monarch Mountain
- 3,643 m · 11,950 ft
- Vertical drop
- 374 m · 1,230 ft
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- November 20 – April 10
Season passes
Monarch Mountain is included on Indy Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Parking
Official parking page: free, no reservation. Main/lower lots first; Paradise (upper) ski-in/out with shuttle weekends/holidays/when full; Crest overflow 1.8 mi up pass with shuttle. Six EV ports in Lower Lot (EV+Charging app). No overnight in Main/Paradise.
Frequently asked
- When does Monarch Mountain open for the season?
- Monarch Mountain typically opens around November 20 and closes around April 10. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Monarch Mountain open right now?
- Monarch Mountain is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Monarch Mountain?
- Yes — Monarch Mountain has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required. Carpool spaces are available.
- Is Monarch Mountain on the Indy Pass?
- Yes — Monarch Mountain is included on Indy Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Monarch Mountain and how high is it?
- Monarch Mountain is a ski resort in Salida, Colorado. Its base sits at 3,269 m · 10,730 ft, rising to a summit of 3,643 m · 11,950 ft at Monarch Mountain, giving a vertical drop of 374 m · 1,230 ft.