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Mount Evans Scenic Byway —Colorado.

Distance
23 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
2,100 m
Rating
4.7 / 5
348 reviews
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Curated by Rider · Updated Sep 2026
Overview

Mount Evans Scenic Byway — Colorado.

The highest paved road in North America climbs to 14,130 ft on the summit of Mount Evans via CO-5. From Idaho Springs, the road gains 7,000 ft in 28 miles, passing through pine forest, alpine tundra, and across the face of sheer granite cliffs. Mountain goats and bighorn sheep graze the summit plateau.

Quick facts

SurfacePaved
Distance23 km
Days1
Total climb2,100 m
DifficultyModerate
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348 verified rides logged on this route.
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