Monarch Pass
West of Salida on Highway 59 is Monarch Pass. At this point - also the continental divide, the road's elevation is 11,312 feet. Your automobile had better be in good working order to tackle the grades and elevations on this stretch of highway. And, a word of caution, be prepared to have your brakes worked on after driving over highways like this.


"S" Mountain
US 285 heading to Poncha Pass
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