DR - Monitor Climb #1

12.05km

778m gain

6.5% avg

12.8% max

80 athletes

Description

The Monitor Pass West climb is notably recognized as the gateway to the challenging Death Ride, beginning approximately 7.5 miles southeast of Turtle Rock County Park. This ascent is one of five iconic passes included in the Death Ride, making it a bucket list climb for many avid cyclists. The route not only serves as a significant challenge but also showcases stunning views of the Sierra Nevada, earning its reputation as a part of the picturesque "California Alps." Its reputation and scenic beauty make it a must-attempt climb for cyclists seeking to experience the best of California's mountain biking terrain.

For more information, visit PJAMM Cycling and explore the California Alps Cycling blog for personal stories and additional insights on conquering Monitor Pass West.

Athletes

Athlete	Latest	Fastest	Efforts
Alan Nevin	2021-07-05	43:58	9
John Wood	2025-07-12	47:54	2
Jackson Brody	2024-07-13	48:31	1
Chase King	2018-06-21	50:59	1
john houston	2023-07-15	51:49	4
Brad Moore	2019-07-13	52:32	3
Ian Dennis	2025-07-12	52:35	2
Bao T.	2025-07-12	55:00	15
Ben Tappe	2019-07-14	55:03	4
jonas iggbom	2019-07-13	56:26	1
Marshall Jackson	2017-07-03	57:15	3
Jeff Kazan	2024-10-13	57:59	7
m koved	2020-09-21	58:05	10
Fidel Salgado	2025-07-12	58:54	1
Justin Pane	2025-07-12	58:55	2
Kenny Owen	2022-06-25	58:56	2
Sean Smith	2017-07-08	59:02	2
🇰 Cluff	2012-07-14	1:00:02	1
Li Huang	2024-07-13	1:01:15	1
Jeff DuBois	2025-07-12	1:01:33	4
Dan Pannell	2013-07-21	1:01:52	2
Nickellodeon .	2018-07-14	1:01:53	1
Philip Dresser	2015-09-19	1:02:31	1
Christian Roth	2023-07-15	1:03:55	1
Rick Crawford	2016-07-09	1:04:41	1
Mareese Keane	2025-07-12	1:05:09	1
Michael K 🇮🇪	2023-07-15	1:05:28	2
LeeAnn Paul	2014-07-12	1:05:33	2
paul schmidt	2025-07-12	1:05:40	1
Craig Peters	2013-07-13	1:05:53	1
Jen Ji	2024-07-13	1:05:55	4
Richard Tasker	2025-07-12	1:06:30	1
Andy Lieberman	2018-07-14	1:06:37	1
Patrick Garner	2020-10-12	1:06:57	3
Cathy Switzer	2021-06-15	1:07:22	5
Julian Bill	2012-07-14	1:07:24	1
Chris Beauchamp	2025-07-12	1:07:37	10
Jim Atkinson	2013-06-29	1:08:24	1
John Beem	2013-07-13	1:08:29	3
Guilherme Mauro Germoglio Barbosa	2014-07-12	1:08:44	1
Paul Worhach Hudson	2024-07-13	1:08:58	3
Chas Blackford 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿	2012-06-24	1:08:59	2
Misha (ᵔᴥᵔ)	2023-06-24	1:09:15	1
Dave Pechner	2015-07-11	1:09:21	2
Sigurd Lund	2025-07-12	1:09:21	1
Leo Xolalpa	2025-07-12	1:11:31	2
Randy P 🇵🇭	2025-07-12	1:12:05	1
Kley Cardona	2020-07-02	1:13:29	2
Jeremiah Maller	2023-07-15	1:13:42	1
Mike Stanek	2015-07-11	1:14:50	1
Jerome Thomere	2025-07-12	1:15:05	8
Sergio Rafael	2024-07-13	1:15:17	1
Steven Payne	2024-07-13	1:15:21	1
James Davis	2023-07-15	1:15:37	1
Paul Liu	2023-07-15	1:15:42	1
Tim Geyer	2015-07-11	1:15:54	2
ka (KC) chan	2024-07-19	1:15:57	1
Dan Aas	2022-07-16	1:16:20	2
Ilse Pollet	2024-07-13	1:16:38	1
J H	2018-07-14	1:16:55	2
Eric Hanson	2023-07-15	1:17:12	1
Barry Mann	2025-07-12	1:18:21	1
randy k	2016-07-09	1:18:30	1
David Brown	2016-06-25	1:18:47	1
Merrilee Proffitt	2022-07-16	1:18:55	1
Brian Odell	2020-08-11	1:18:56	1
Jillian Hall	2024-07-13	1:19:17	1
Steve Hahn	2024-07-13	1:19:49	3
Tami Velthoen	2025-06-27	1:24:06	7
Big Ring Roberts	2019-09-06	1:24:48	1
Clau J Boss	2024-07-13	1:24:59	2
Cycle4Life 🚴‍♂️	2025-07-12	1:26:40	1
Jasmine WY	2022-07-02	1:27:54	2
Brian Aldrich	2017-07-13	1:28:52	1
Charles Dilworth	2023-07-15	1:29:00	1
Steve N	2025-07-12	1:29:52	1
Dana Filkowski	2024-07-13	1:29:58	2
Ronald Ng	2025-07-12	1:31:19	1
Amanda Domitrowich	2025-07-12	1:32:55	1
Naveen Kumar	2022-07-16	1:51:56	1