Mount Evans
Mount Evans is a high peak and popular day-trip destination near Denver, famous for its scenic road to alpine tundra and glaciers.
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Geography
| Address | Mount Evans, Colorado, USAUS-5 Mt. Evans Scenic Byway |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Mountain States |
| Subregion | Central Rocky Mountains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Clear Creek County |
| District | Mount Evans Scenic Byway |
| City | Genesee (nearby) |
| Postal Code | 80439 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 39.742 |
| Longitude | -105.643 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMEMount Evans rises to 14,271 ft (4,350 m) and is one of Colorado's most accessible high peaks, thanks to the Mount Evans Scenic Byway. Starting near Idaho Springs, the highway climbs from about 7,000 ft (2,100 m) to nearly 14,300 ft (4,350 m) above sea level, crossing the treeline into alpine tundra. The summit area offers panoramic views, mountain goats, and vestiges of glaciers tucked into cirques and ridges. Visitors can expect abrupt weather changes, thin air, and snow lingering into summer at the highest elevations. Key stops include Echo Lake and the Guanella Pass scenic overlook; prepare for seasonal closures above certain altitudes and check current road conditions. _________ Outside the vehicle corridor, the surrounding Clear Creek County__ landscape features subalpine forests, small tributaries, and access points for longer hikes downstream of the highway.
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