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Mount Evans, Denver

4.8
#2 of 243 in Nature in Colorado
Mountain · Nature / Park
Towering 4,348 m (14,265 ft) above the Great Plains, Mount Evans serves as a symbol of the Denver skyline and the site of the highest paved road in North America. The peak represents one of Colorado's "fourteeners," mountains standing more than 4,267 m (14,000 ft) high. You can hike and drive along its extensive network of trails and roads. As you make your way to the summit, you'll be treated to sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and plains; keep an eye out for the occasional grazing buffalo. Take precautions before you go--the peak's extreme weather at the summit and its height can cause altitude sickness. Add Mount Evans to your Denver travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Denver trip planner.
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Tours to Mount Evans

FROM $149 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scenic Mount Evans Tour from Denver
4.9
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $129 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Evans & Red Rocks Park Small Group Tour From Denver
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Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $125 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Evans Summer Mountain Summit
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FROM $599 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Scenic Mount Evans Tour from Denver
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Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $6 BOOK WITH VIATOR Listen to a Tour Guide While You Drive between Golden and Vail / Breckenridge
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
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  • By LongRider2011
    Gorgeous drive up to the (near) top of Mount Evans with many great stops along the way. A short walk from the parking lot gets you to the top with spectacular 360 degree views, and when we went...  more »
  • By robsR6939LC
    What a great drive up Mount Evans, beautiful scenery and mountain goats everywhere. We are from New Orleans and the high attitude kicked out butts but so worth it. Reservations needed to keep...  more »
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  • By AJ Dumas
    An amazing trip up! Beautiful drive but unpredictable weather. Be sure to acclimate prior to heading to the top!
  • By Ernesto Costa
    Awesome hike. Tough, always start counterclockwise wise
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