Mount Evans, Colorado, United States
5.0 (2.567 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Denver Mountains
A few tips for a spectacular drive. Go early!
From the top of Mount Evans, you’ll have the neighboring mountains and the Great Plains at your feet. To get there, drive from the town of Idaho Springs all the way to the mountaintop, pulling over occasionally to soak up the commanding views of the surroundings. The hike to the summit from the parking lot takes less than 10 minutes. Make sure you visit in the warmer months, as the road to Mount Evans is closed for the best part of the year. If you’re up for some intense trekking, hike the 5.3-mile trail from Summit Lake. – Tripadvisor
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, Denver, Colorado, United States.
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https://www.colorado.com/scenic-historic-byway/mount-evans-scenic-and-historic-byway
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5.0 based on (2.567 reviews)
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5Brian S 5:00 PM Jul 2, 2021
Bucket list - check
Family of six 51-15 year olds. I’m 51 and in ok shape but not a hiker. Drive up majority, moderate hike to summit at the end, just take your time and no problem. The highlight of our week long trip to the Rockies. Worth every bit of the effort. Get a reservation before you go, WiFi is terrible unless you are standing right next to the ranger station.
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5David B 5:00 PM Jul 15, 2022
Great ride!!
The motorcycle ride up (and down) the Mt. Evans roadway was worth every minute! The views, landscape and wildlife is not to missed, just amazing! The ride itself is 'challenging' in some portions of the trip, especially in those 5 mph switchbacks. I have 50+ years of motorcycle riding experience, including YEARS of high level professional riding. So..if you decide to ride up, be prepared, get some experience and skills!
