I made the trip with my incredibly fit, high-country mountain biking buddy Amy on August 27. This entry was posted on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 10:59 am and tagged with bucket list, climbing, colorado, cycling, denver, echo lake, elevation, Idaho springs, juniper pass, Mount Evans, rocky mountains, summit lake and posted in Climbs. Evans Summit center photo. For all that strive to climb the hardest, the longest, the steepest, the highest, this is a must-do! Celebrate, that’s 2 Bierstadts! Grab postcards from the gift shop on your way out for the relatives back home. I started there because that is where the road is closed to motor vehicles. The ride is a big batch of gentle uphill roads, starting in Golden as you go up HW 40, cross over into Evergreen and take Squaw Pass Road to Echo Lake. Denver, CO. Save. The crazy "epic" ride planned by Joe to see who was tough enough to summit Mt. This event has passed. Evans Summit Road (14 miles)! Big thanks to Fat Tire for the bike and supporting this film! Lake at mile 12.9. What Makes It Great. The road to the summit of Mount Evans is the highest paved auto road in North America, climbing to 14,260 feet above sea level. In 1918 the Squaw Pass road was constructed from Bergen Park to Echo Lake. Sitting at 10,600 feet, the restaurant in this log building serves up spicy buffalo chili. From there, hike the Sawtooth Ridge Traverse until the summit of Mt… We'll ride Highway 103 eighteen miles (29km) up to Echo Lake where it intersects with Colorado Route 5, the Mt. Evans really had me worried, but it turns out not to be a bad ride at all. From $539.00* More Info. The drive there was also a sight to see and there are a couple of "stops" on the way up where you can park and take pictures on the side of the road. Mount Evans. Ride down took maybe forty minutes and I was definitely glad that … Some people bike up the road, but most drive, and visitors can enjoy several beautiful hikes along the way. Bring a jacket for the descent if you venture past echo lake and go all the way to the top. A 2014 image of Mount Evans Road on the way to Summit Lake. After you're done eating, grab your camera and take the most picturesque snapshot of Mt. The Mount Evans hill climb is a Colorado classic that every cyclist must check off the list. Mount Evans Road. The Mount Evans Byway starts at Echo Lake and climbs 14 miles to the summit. Ride Calendar ; Ride Waiver; Team Training; Contact; Select Page « All Events. … Bring extra food and warm gear for the descent. Our next stop will be for a quaint picnic lunch at Echo Lake, which is located in Echo Lake Nature Park. Mt Evans, Colorado -- the highest paved road (therefore the highest paved climb by bike) in North America! Mt Evans I started my ride by Echo Lake, at about 10,600ft MSL. Mountains. Private Scenic Mount Evans Tour from Denver. Given that my bike weighs 58 pounds, you definitely need that extra power, especially on a ride like Evans! Mt. Echo Lake Loop. Member Benefits; Join the Club; Calendar. 2 months ago. It was 60+ miles from his house to the summit...and that would mean about 10,000 feet of elevation gain. The 24 acres of wilderness holds a lake that was formed by a glacier moraine. See USAC Rule 1I5; Juniors 9-16 race from the Start (Old Middle School) to Echo Lake. While climbing Longs Peak a few weeks prior, a friend had mentioned this ride. We rolled out from Echo Lake as I only have a single battery on my bike and did not want to run out of juice. Tasty Lunch Picnic at Echo Lake. However, somewhere along the way I just decided to go for the top. The lodge has a restaurant, bar, and gift shop and is known for their pan-fried trout. At the junction of Highway 103 and Mt. Located at the base of Mt. Drive to Mt. The park serves as a trailhead for hiking or snowshoeing into the Mount Evans Wilderness, offers picnic areas, and includes a nearby campground with 17 sites. The route then leads up Squaw Pass Road to Echo Lake, an 18 mile climb. And over 130 miles in the saddle. When you reach Echo Lake, take Route 5 (also known as the Mount Evans Road) and prepare yourself for some vertigo-inducing and precipitous views. In Morrison, a gradual 11 mile climb leads up Bear Creek Road to Evergreen, followed by several miles of upward rolling hills to Bergen Park. Donations; Board; Membership. It will literally challenge body, mind and spirit. From I-70 take Exit 240 and then Colorado Highway 103 to Echo Lake. Managed by the Forest Service and finished in 1930, this is the highest paved road in the country. For example, there's a race up Mt. The lot was pretty busy but we probably only saw maybe ten others on the road. Important USA Cycling Category Information: Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Mt. You can use this link to read a detailed description of a Mount Evans ride that has quite a bit of overlap with mine experience and impressions. Mt Evans – the big daddy. Hike out. It’s essentially an all-day event that will require some careful planning in terms of nutrition, hydration and gear. No wonder I am breathing like an old smoker. Ride up Mt. Gentle warning: the road sucks coming down so be sure to use caution. Evans was nothing new – I’d ridden it a couple times before, once from Idaho Springs and once from Echo Lake – but wanting to ride it from home is something I’ve been trying to make happen for a few years. Yeah we parked at Echo Lake. United States ; Colorado (CO) Denver ; Denver - Things to Do ; Mount Evans; Search. With COVID happening and parking at the top being limited and trails narrow, the road has remained closed all season, which makes it a dream to ride up. Ten years later, in 1928, the Squaw Pass road was completed from Echo Lake down to Idaho Springs, elevation 7524ft (2293 meters). Trust us. Evans Scenic Byway – a road that goes all the way up 14,254 foot Mt. Hike to Bierstadt V10 and send it. On road/gravel bikes, it us took a little more than two hours to pedal the 14.5 miles and nearly 4,000 feet up to the summit from Echo Lake, and every second of it was breathtaking—in the most literal sense and in the best possible way.