Mount Evans Scenic Byway & Wilderness

Mount Evans is the road into the sky. Drive from 8,700 feet at Idaho Spring where you turn off Interstate 70 to 14,240 feet to the summit, and you will pass through 3 life zones, passing ancient trees, lakes and forest to the land above timberline. It can be 90 degrees in Denver and 40 degrees at the top of Mount Evans. Mountain Goats and Bighorn Sheep will greet you as you climb to the top of the world. [Google Latitude & Longitude (39.6567121, -105.59623)]
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The Road to Mount Evans on Friday, September 30, 2011. Every turn is a "Wall Hanger" image. Just add your camera!!! I will post more picture as soon as I can get them out of Photoshop!

The top 5 miles (of the 15 miles) closed on September 4, 2012.

The top 5 miles, above Summit Lake, Closed on September 4, 20012. The first 10 miles will remain open until October 1, 2012 unless closed by weather (snow).

The Colorado Department of Transportation has opened the Mount Evans Road for the 2011 season. For the latest information visit: http://www.coloradodot.info

About the Mount Evans Road: The first 4 miles, from Idaho Springs on CO 103, are surprisingly flat, then there is a 4-6% grade to the entrance that continues to Summit lake. The last 5 miles have grades of 2-5%, but because you are above 12,000 feet it will feel like 10-15% grade to top. See Bicycling Page for elevation/grade chart.

Trip Advisor now rates Mount Evans as the #2 of 146 attractions in Denver!!!