Mt Evans (14,264′), Front Range
Mt Evans can be accessed via the highest paved road in North America, reaching an elevation of 14,130′. The Mount Evans Scenic Byway, maintained by the Forest Service, offers easy access to Colorado’s inspiring high mountain environment. A drive up, and short walk to the top of Mt Evans, will take your breath away in more ways than one.
From Mt Evans you will see another 14,000′ peak in close proximity, Mt Bierstadt (14,160′).
Trail Stats
Mt Evans
- Trailhead: Mt Evans summit parking Lot
- Round trip: .25 miles / .4 km hike (14 miles /22.5 km drive)
- Elevation: 14,130′ – 14,264′ / 4,307 m – 4,348 m
- County: Clear Creek
- Agency: U.S. Forest Service
- Nat’l Wilderness: Mt Evans
Weather
GPS Route with Elevation
Trail Pictures
Video Tour
Trail Directions
Follow the only paved road, Hwy 5, 14 miles to summit parking lot. Once there, take a short 1/4 mile hike and you will be standing on the summit!
Trailhead Directions