Cycling up Mount Evans in Colorado, USA is a bucket-list challenge for many cyclists. Here's some information about cycling Mount Evans:
Location: Mount Evans is located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, approximately 60 miles (96 kilometers) west of Denver. It is part of the Mount Evans Recreation Area and sits within the Arapaho National Forest.
Elevation: Mount Evans is one of Colorado's "fourteeners," which means it reaches an elevation of over 14,000 feet (4,267 meters). The summit of Mount Evans stands at 14,271 feet (4,350 meters) above sea level, making it the highest paved road in North America.
Scenic Beauty: Cycling up Mount Evans offers stunning alpine scenery and breathtaking panoramic views. The route takes you through thick pine forests, alpine meadows, and eventually above the treeline into a rocky and exposed landscape.
Mount Evans Byway: The road leading to the summit of Mount Evans is known as the Mount Evans Scenic Byway. The road is well-maintained, and the first 28 miles (45 kilometers) are paved. However, the final 5 miles (8 kilometers) leading to the summit are on a well-maintained gravel road.
