top of page

 THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE

Colorado Trail, CDT, Collegiate Loop Hostel
butterfly house sticker final_edited.jpg

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

 

$40 per night per person

includes shower, laundry, wifi, a beer, good vibes

No reservations are required - first come first serve. 

 Shower, Laundry, Pet Friendly

Keg on Tap first pour is on us!

images-4_edited_edited.png

Packages

Packages can be mailed to a couple locations nearby.

 

Address

 

Monarch Mountain Lodge

across street from hostel

22720 US-50, Salida, CO 81201

Salida CO 81201 

Or 

Monarch Crest 

top of monarch pass, 6 miles from hostel

24500 US-50, Salida, CO 81201

Shuttles/Resupply

Shuttles to and from trail heads and to town are upon availability. 

If and when our team is able we will offer rides to accommodate your needs and donations are appreciated.

 

There are shuttle companies in the areas and best case  hitchhiking on Monarch Pass to Salida, trailheads, or the hostel is very doable. 

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  

When you reach HWY 50 turn left heading 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

 

   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

 

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

bottom of page