Big Road Trip Day Six (3/??) – The Monarch Pass Tramway

The Monarch Pass Tramway – Big Road Trip 2014 Day Six (3 of ??)

We decided to venture upwards…Monarch Pass was nice, but we were craving some time back above the treeline.  Voila, we stumbled upon the oldest tramway in Colorado…and it was closing in less than a week (for the season).  It’s a 700 foot climb via tramway, and worth every minute.

They certainly had excellent wi-fi up there as can be seen (lol), and we really enjoyed the staff.  The views are amazing, we were blessed with perfect weather, and if you’re ever in this area when it’s in season – definitely check it out.  Only a fifteen minute round trip, but you’ll stay longer if you have a day like ours…:)

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Monarch Pass and Tramway, Colorado

Monarch Pass and Tramway, Colorado

Monarch Pass and Tramway, Colorado

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – At the Top!

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – At the Top!

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – Excellent WiFi!

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – At the Divide!

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – At the Top!

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – At the Top!

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – At the Top!

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – At the Top!

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – 700 Foot Vertical Climb!

Monarch Pass Tramway – Monarch Pass, Colorado – At the Top over 12,000 Feet!