Monarch Mountain Trail (Atlin)

Site Description:This 3 km mountain trail (one way) will take an average of 4 hours for the return trip (elevation gain about 762m). Near its start the trail rises though wind-stunted aspen groves and across rocky bluffs. A well used gravel road must be crossed twice. After that the climb generally follows the NW ridge and angles across the west face just below the summit ridge. when you reach the notch before the peak the trail has 3 forks: to the left: you reach the lower summit; straight ahead you can climb to the highest top and to the right: you get to the south peak, which is the end of the trail and offers the best view over Atlin Lake, Atlin, mountains and the Pine Creek Valley. Just below the half way point there is a log rest bench where you have a great view over Atlin Lake and surrounding area.

Driving Directions:Located approximately 3.7 km south of Atlin along the Warm Bay Road (1.2 km south of the Pine Creek campground) where there is a parking area. The trail head is just across the road