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The
Mount Evans Scenic Byway climbs more than 7,000 feet in just last 28 miles, reaching
an altitude of 14,130 feet. From here you can hike up to the summit cairn to enjoy the big picture - the
entire Front Range sprawls at your feet! This
tour brings you to the rarefied world above
timberline, a singular amalgam of hardy wildflowers, lichens and grasses, furry
mammals like marmots and rock-jumping mountain goats. With numerous alpine lakes,
including the ravishing Echo Lake, dotting this stunning panorama, this is perhaps the best place in Colorado to catch a glimpse of the stately
bighorn sheep. The weather is volatile - be prepared for wind, rain, lightning,
snow, and hail any day of the year. Getting to summit takes you through
ponderosa and juniper hills, past open meadows, up through deep spruce forests
and into the magnificent splendor of the alpine environment, a journey which
belongs among the highest of Rocky Mountain highs!
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Total trip time roundtrip drive from/back
to Denver is about 5 to 6 hours, including Mt. Evans summit hike.
Tour Option: as 1 night / 2 day tour with overnight
in a luxury B&B with stunning views of St. Mary's Glacier, or in the historic Georgetown,
or Idaho Springs Hot Springs Resort.
Add-on Options: James Peak ascent, Mt Evans, Georgetown Loop Railroad
Ride & Silver Plume, Guanella Pass, Clear Creek rafting.
Any tour can be customized per
your wish, either combining it with additional Colorado destination or tailoring
in activities such as hiking, rafting or fishing - email us your request! |
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