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Mount Evans Scenic Byway climbs over 2,130 m (7,000 ft) in 45 km (28 mi) as the highest paved road in North America. Winding through the high plains of Colorado, you'll drive through forested areas of pine and aspen to the summit, at 4,300 m (14,120 ft). Along the way, stop off at Echo Lake, which offers numerous trails for hikers, fishing opportunities, and picnic tables. Watch for mountain goats and bighorn sheep at the top. If you need maps and information on hiking trails, visit the National Forest Information Center at Idaho Springs before you leave. Plan trip to Denver with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Mount Evans Scenic Byway reviews
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Highest paved highway in North America- so you gotta go on it! Wonderful scenic sights with lots of pull off so you can go at your own pace. Echo lake is a wonderful sight on this byway as well...
Highest paved highway in North America- so you gotta go on it! Wonderful scenic sights with lots of pull off so you can go at your own pace. Echo lake is a wonderful sight on this byway as well... more »
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We drove up. It was scary, but the views are unbelievable along the way. My husband did the driving and he’s a very good driver and grew up with narrow roads , but he got really nervous at som of the.... more
We drove up. It was scary, but the views are unbelievable along the way. My husband did the driving and he’s a very good driver and grew up with narrow roads , but he got really nervous at som of the.... more »
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My Evans scenic byway is good. I would recommend to go up to Mt. Evans and just don’t pass through it. You hardly get a chance to take your automobile on top of 14000 feet. A unique experience indeed
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A really beautiful drive through the Colorado mountains! We went up to Echo lake, and the views were gorgeous.
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