Monarch Pass vs Vail/Eisenhower
Looking for the easier pull with my 2013 Ram 2500 diesel pulling 3260 Bighorn at the End of April. Will be traveling East on I-70 making my way to Colorado Springs. At Grand Junction can continue on ...
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According to the 'Mountain Directory for Truckers & RVers':
Eisenhower descent eastbound is 5-6% for 12 miles.
Vail Pass - about the same for 5 miles then 5 miles of 3-4%
Monarch - descent of 6% for 10 miles
Going up on any mountain will just be slow. You won't be the only one.
Going down - use low gear before you even start heading down - not in the midst of your downhill
We've always done Monarch. We just don't like the traffic on the interstate.
End of April... keep a watch on weather conditions for either drive
Eisenhower descent eastbound is 5-6% for 12 miles.
Vail Pass - about the same for 5 miles then 5 miles of 3-4%
Monarch - descent of 6% for 10 miles
Going up on any mountain will just be slow. You won't be the only one.
Going down - use low gear before you even start heading down - not in the midst of your downhill
We've always done Monarch. We just don't like the traffic on the interstate.
End of April... keep a watch on weather conditions for either drive
