There is no end to attractions and activities in the community. Fun begins right from the moment you step into your Monarch vacation home and cabin rentals and stays with you throughout your vacation. Major recreational activities in this community include horseback riding along Monarch Pass, snowmobiling, and riding the Monarch Crest Gondola to have some unmatched panoramic views. Ski enthusiasts will enjoy cross-country skiing along the Old Monarch Pass Road, while hikers and mountain bikers will fall in love with the 500-mile Colorado Trail. Besides all these, there are ghost towns, hot springs, and beautiful neighboring towns of Salida and Denver within a few miles from your vacation retreat.
Come winters, and the community presents many winter adventure sports at the top of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado. Enjoy the crisp, clear air as you ride through the winter wilderness area experiencing the grand 14,000 foot high mountain peaks and the panorama of the valleys below. You can also avail guided snowmobile excursions to Monarch Ski Area, Garfield, and San Isabel National Forest to make the most of your winter vacation at Monarch.
In summers you can challenge the rapids of the Arkansas River with a boat or kayak. Flowing through Salida, this river is the most popular whitewater rafting spot in Colorado. Summer also lets you enjoy at the Collegiate Peaks and Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. By lodging in Monarch vacation rentals you can enjoy the peaceful rustic ambience of Monarch, as well as revel in the sizzling nightlife of Salida.