Mount Evans Scenic Byway, Mountain road in Colorado, United States.
The Mount Evans Scenic Byway extends 28 miles from Idaho Springs to the summit, reaching an elevation of 14,271 feet above sea level.
The road received its name from John Evans, who served as the second territorial governor of Colorado from 1862 to 1865.
The byway attracts photographers and nature observers who document the seasonal changes, alpine flora, and mountain wildlife throughout the accessible months.
Visitors need to make vehicle reservations through recreation.gov and should carry warm clothing as temperatures can drop significantly at higher elevations.
Mountain goats and bighorn sheep frequently appear along the road edges, particularly during early morning hours when fewer vehicles travel the route.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.59000,-105.64000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
Western United States contains natural territories from canyons to North America's highest sand dunes. The region features national parks, historical sites, and geological formations. Visitors find hot springs, underground caves, petrified forests, and archaeological sites of Pueblo culture.
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