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
๐Ÿ‡ฐ 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 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ 2012-06-24 1:08:59 2
Misha (แต”แดฅแต”) 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 ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ 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 ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ 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