Can you drive up Mount Evans?

The drive up the paved road to the summit of Mount Evans is as high as you can go by automobile in North America. From Denver, Mount Evans is closer, higher and cheaper than going to Pikes Peak. The 60-mile trip (one way) from downtown Denver to the 14,260-foot summit passes through five climate zones.

Is the road up Mount Evans open?

Mt Evans Highway officially opened Friday morning. CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colorado — Mount Evans Highway (Colorado Highway 5) is now open to the public for the 2022 season.

How much does it cost to drive to the top of Mount Evans?

In order to access the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, you will need to pay a $15 fee (vehicles carrying more than 12 passengers will be required to pay more). Hikers, bikers, Federal Recreation Passport holders and those who simply drive to the top and back without stopping will not have to pay.

Is the Mount Evans Scenic Byway scary?

Is the Mount Evans Scenic Byway scary? If you’re afraid of heights, it’s probably best to keep your eyes forward. The road has many switchbacks on the mountain and terrifying drop-offs without guardrails. Vehicles over 30′ long are not recommended due to the steep, narrow and winding road.

What 14er can you drive up?

Attracting more than 500,000 visitors a year, Pikes Peak is the most visited summit in North America. Not only is it the only fourteener near Colorado Springs, it’s the only fourteener you can summit by train.

Is Mount Evans Scenic Byway worth it?

over a year ago. Yes it is. Lake summit is very beautiful and the road is not very difficult to drive on. The best part is that you can do the visit in 3-4 hours from Denver.

Is Mt. Evans worth the drive?

The road is good for the most part – but be very careful and go super slow where it gets narrow and twisty. I counted 18 mountain goats near the top, and saw several marmots. Because of the elevation drink lots of water (yes, there is a restroom at the top and along the way!)

Is Mt Evans higher than Pikes Peak?

The Mount Evans Scenic Byway (Colorado Highways 103/5) is the highest paved passenger route in North America — including Alaska, Hawaii and California. It ends at 14,130 feet above sea level, or 20 feet higher than the much more famous and popular Pikes Peak Highway — still a gravel road in its upper reaches.

How do you drive Mount Evans Scenic Byway?

From I-70: Take exit 240 in Idaho Springs. Follow Highway 103 south until it meets Echo Lake. Take Highway 5 to the top of Mount Evans. From Bergen Park: Take Squaw Pass Road/Highway 103 west and travel to Echo Lake.

How do you get to Mount Evans Scenic Byway?

Directions. From I-70, take Exit 240 in Idaho Springs and follow the signs to Highway 103 and Mount Evans. Drive South 14 miles and turn onto Highway 5 (Just passed Echo Lake Lodge) which will take you approximately 14 more miles to the Mount Evans Summit* (From Exit 240, it is about a 1 hour drive to the Summit).