Monarch Canyon

Total Miles
6.1

Technical Rating

3

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This trail runs through Monarch Canyon and passes a historic mine that was established in the 1870s. Most of the trail is an easy two-track trail, with a couple of small rocky sections that may be a challenge for low-clearance vehicles. A spur trail runs up along the cliffside and goes to some of the historic mining remains. The trail is a narrow shelf road, so it would not be recommended for wider vehicles or those afraid of heights.

Photos of Monarch Canyon

Monarch Canyon
Monarch Canyon

Difficulty

Mostly easy gravel road, but a few sections have some bigger rocks sticking out that could be troublesome for low clearance vehicles. The trail is one vehicle wide with places to pass.

History

Monarch Mine first started production in 1871, and produced Lead, Silver, Zinc, Gold, and Copper.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Monarch Canyon can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Access from Puddle Valley or Rowley.

Monarch Canyon Map

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