SALIDA SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Above 11,000 Feet: A Private Local’s Favorite Snowmobile Tour Out of Salida
A 5-hour private outing from Monarch Snowmobile Tours that mixes trail and road riding, free-ride time, historic mine visits, active quarries and a provided lunch—essential planning details and logistics follow.
Above 11,000 Feet: A Private Local’s Favorite Snowmobile Tour Out of Salida.
This 5-hour PRIVATE Local’s Favorite Tour out of Salida blends trail riding, road riding and generous free-riding time as you travel to elevations above 11,000 feet, visit three historic silver and gold mines and two active quarries, with lunch provided as part of the outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Trail, Road and Open Riding
The itinerary mixes maintained trails and road sections with extended blocks of free riding so groups can stretch out and choose how aggressive they want to be on the machines.
Panoramas from Over 11,000 Feet
At multiple high points along the route riders take in sweeping views from elevations above 11,000 feet that frame the surrounding ranges and mining country.
Mines and Quarries: A Working Landscape
The tour includes visits to three historic silver and gold mines and two active quarries, offering a window into the region’s extractive past and present.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Over a focused five-hour span the outing alternates guided trail and road sections with open riding, stops at mining and quarry sites, and a break for the included lunch—designed as a private experience that requires a minimum booking of four machines.
THE ROUTE
Trail, Road and Open Riding
The itinerary mixes maintained trails and road sections with extended blocks of free riding so groups can stretch out and choose how aggressive they want to be on the machines.
THE VIEWS
Panoramas from Over 11,000 Feet
At multiple high points along the route riders take in sweeping views from elevations above 11,000 feet that frame the surrounding ranges and mining country.
THE HISTORY
Mines and Quarries: A Working Landscape
The tour includes visits to three historic silver and gold mines and two active quarries, offering a window into the region’s extractive past and present.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private tour suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for five hours; guests must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure and electronic waivers must be submitted at least 24 hours before the tour.
Dress in ski-style clothing; the operator can provide clothes if needed.
Meet at Monarch Snowmobile Tours, 22763 Hwy 50, Salida, CO 81201.
Insurance is available for $25 per machine with a $250 deductible; machine weight limit is 450 lbs; passengers must be at least 5 years old, drivers at least 15 to operate and 18 to rent.
Private tours require a minimum booking of four machines; there is no refund within 72 hours of departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is five hours.
Where do I meet the group?
Meet at Monarch Snowmobile Tours, 22763 Hwy 50, Salida, CO 81201.
Are meals included?
Lunch is included with the tour.
What are the age and weight limits?
Passengers must be at least 5 years old; drivers must be at least 15 to drive and 18 to rent; weight limit per machine is 450 lbs.
Is insurance available?
Yes — insurance is available for $25 per machine with a $250 deductible.
How many machines do we need for a private tour?
Private tours require a minimum booking of four machines.
When do I need to submit the waiver?
Electronic waivers must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the tour.
What is the refund policy?
There is no refund within 72 hours of trip departure.
What are the rates?
Single sled rate is $330 (includes lunch); double sled rate is $400 (includes lunch).