Monarch at the Crest
About
Monarch Mountain at the Crest is located off of highway US-50 at the top of Monarch Pass on the Continental Divide in south-central Colorado. It is 21 miles west of the town of Salida and 41 miles east of Gunnison on the border between Chaffee and Gunnison Counties.
After a seven-month remodeling period since closing the sale, the Monarch Crest on U.S. 50 at the top of Monarch Pass is ready to reopen today with many new features.
The right side of the building is focused on retail and gifts, including a new sports shop and a through-hiker lounge with a changing room, hygiene station and space to unpack and repack bags. The sports shop partners with local businesses.
The left side is dedicated to an indoor-outdoor bar and café, Freshies at the Crest, which serves milkshakes and smoothies.
The business, which is owned by Monarch Mountain should be open now.
FlyBy at the Crest
A great place to stop and enjoy a relaxing lunch, beverage and ice cream. All menu items are made to order. The homemade style ice cream is locally sourced (by Third Bowl) and comes in traditional as well as unique flavors, such as Cinnamon Cayenne Honey (sooo good!) and Cowboy Coffee (a traveler’s favorite). Coffee, beer, other canned alcoholic beverages, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverage options are also offered. Indoor or outdoor seating available.