THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE
Colorado Trail, CDT, Collegiate Loop Hostel
Located 6 miles east of Monarch Pass hwy 50
38.55227480053793, -106.28985244511894
We welcome all thru hikers and bikers
Just 2 miles by trail off the CDT,CT West and Colleigate Loop
from Boss Lake trail head
Donation based - suggested $30 per night per person
No reservations are required - first come first serve.
Showers and Laundry are available
see below for directions and resupply packages
Great Location for Slackpacking
Packages
Packages can be mailed to the Monarch Mountain Lodge which is right across the street from the hostel. Reason being UPS, FEDEX, USPS all know where the lodge is so packages won't get lost. The lodge does accept thru hiker packages
Address
Monarch Mountain Lodge (Your Name)
22720 W US HWY 50
Salida CO 81201
Shuttles/Resupply
Shuttles to and from trail heads and to town for resupply are NOT provided daily.
If and when our team is able we will offer rides to accommodate your needs and donations are appreciated.
Hitchhiking on Monarch Pass to Salida, trailheads, or the hostel is very easy with drivers being very familiar with seeing hikers and offering a lift.
Hiker Directions
Hiking North/South - CT West / CDT - Boss Lake Trailhead Turn Off
Going from segment 4 into segment 5 you will come to a sign for Boss Lake Trailhead.
Turn off trail here
Walk 2 miles down jeep road 230 then a side trail following butterfly signs.
If you miss the signs and reach HWY 50 walk downhill (east) for 0.2 miles and you will see butterfly house sign on north side of highway.
Hiking South/North CT East
At segment 15 you will reach HWY 50 at mile 253. You can hitch hike or hike the highway 2.4 miles up the pass (west) to the Butterfly House.
Second right driveway past the Garfield Sign
Look for Butterfly House sign
From Top of Monarch Pass
Hitchhike 6 miles down Monarch Pass, HWY 50 east bound towards Salida.
You will pass the Monarch Mountain Lodge hotel on your right and the hostel will be the second left driveway 0.1 miles after.
There is a butterfly sign at the bottom of driveway.
Walk to the top of driveway.
From Salida / Poncha Springs
Hitchhike 15 miles up Monarch Pass, HWY 50 West bound.
Sign for town of Garfield on your right.
The driveway is the second turn on the right after the Garfield sign.
There is a Butterfly Sign at the bottom of the driveway.
Walk to the top of the driveway.
Enjoy some photos from the 2020 hiker season
