Mount Evans, Denver

Majorly scenic drive up to the top. Crazy high up there. I love being above the tree line. The absence of plants and ample oxygen really makes you feel like you've made it somewhere epic. Highly recommend. Oh, and the mountain goats were a big surprise.

The road to the top isn't as nice as Pikes peak, but still a nice drive. Once you get to the parking lot at the top there is a nice hike to the summit. It's rocky and can be wet so you should be careful. The views from the summit are spectacular. Definitely worth the time if you are in the area. It's probably about a three hour excursion. If you want to cheat, take a can of Boost oxygen. Especially if you are from sea level. At 14000ft there is like half the oxygen in the air and you will notice it. The canned oxygen will get rid of the headaches and feeling like you are going to vomit for at least a little while. If you don't need it, great! But it can turn a bad experience into a good one.

The drive up is half the fun, lots of switchbacks and steep grades. Watch out for Mountain goats on the way up. At the top you'll really feel the difference in Oxygen.

Awesome experience. We love coming here for hiking and exploring. Best time to come is early morning during the end of the season when the amount of tourists is down.

We visited Mt. Evans in July 2018, and it is beautiful! There is an additional nominal charge to drive to the top, and it is worth it! Once at the top, there is a path you can walk to which takes you to the very top of the mountain. Be sure to wear a sweatshirt as it is windy and quite cool at the top. It is fun watching the mountain goats on Mt. Evans, and there were several baby goats when we visited.