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Join us on a magnificent day trip to Mount Evans tour from Denver. Located only 60 miles west of Denver, The Summit is accessible by the highest paved road in North America. Standing at 14,271 feet, it is considered one of the most prominent mountains in the front range of the Rocky Mountains. See rocky mountain bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, birds and alpine wildflowers, all the while taking in the spectacular views of distant mountain peaks, alpine lakes and glacier valley.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Denver, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Join us on a magnificent day trip to Mount Evans tour from Denver. Located only 60 miles west of Denver, The Summit is accessible by the highest paved road in North America. Standing at 14,271 feet, it is considered one of the most prominent mountains in the front range of the Rocky Mountains. See rocky mountain bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, birds and alpine wildflowers, all the while taking in the spectacular views of distant mountain peaks, alpine lakes and glacier valley.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465-8737
We will enjoy 40 minutes at the park.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Clear Creek Whitewater Park, 1201 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Scenic drive through Clear Creek Canyon into the city of Idaho Springs. We will stop for a Photo Opportunity.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Idaho Springs City Hall, 1711 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
We will Stop at the Historic Town of Idaho Springs For lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Mount Evans Scenic Byway, Denver, CO
We will take the Mount Evans Scenic Byway to the summit
Stop At: Mount Evans, Denver, CO
We will reach 14,271 ft in elevation.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Summit Lake Park, Mount Evans Rd, Idaho Springs, CO
We will enjoy 25 minutes at the Lake.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Echo Lake Park, CO-103 & Mt Evans Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439
We will stop at the Echo Lake Park, our last bathroom stop before returning to Denver.
Duration: 20 minutes
