AllTrails shows this hike as a loop, and it can be completed as such. Have some compassion and perspective. The journey begins in Idaho Springs, climbing to the summit of Mount Evans, which is 14,264 feet up. This is good for those who want to travel to 14,000 feet without the work. is a quick and easy Class 1 hike from the trailhead we suggest, which is accessible by passenger vehicle with a few miles of maintained, graded dirt road driving out of Fairplay. East end is in Windy Saddle Park (Jefferson County Parks). While Mount Evans neighbors Mount Bierstadt and they are both 14’ers, the Mount Evans trail is definitely less trafficked. Theres not many that come any easier than this one. 9. At any rate, the experience overall was quite wonderful! This map can only be accessed by registered, 14ers.com users. Summit Parking. Plants slapping you from every direction, it seemed like a herd path that we should avoid by doing a little climb out of the marsh towards the end and having the trail meet up closer to the base of Beirstadt. Taking out of towners here is a good option as well. It can be hard to find the trail going up Spalding, but along the ridge to Evans there were lots of cairns to mark the way. super fun trail though! AllTrails marks the hike as 9.6 miles. On a Sunday afternoon I had the summit entirely to myself with the road up being closed. Add Your Photos. Mount Evans Meridian Trail to Rosedale Peak is a 9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Shawnee, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Rosalie to Epaulet. Otherwise the trip up was about what I expected, but also a little harder due to all the layers of clothes, as I felt a little less flexible. I started around 7 and am glad I did because I lost the trail a number of times in the daylight. Did not make it to the trail head. 112 in the city, Snowing at Mt. Pretty disappointing. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November. Crazy times. If I'd lost my balance and my momentum had varied me over the tiny ledge, I'd have fallen about eight more feet and likely broken something, so one really had to be careful. The trailhead is small and easy to miss but look for the small Forest Service road sign and a wood sign that says "Chief Mt. With a range of trails, suited for every level, you can easily take your pick. Evans- Summit Lake. beautiful day and clear skies. <3. The Mount Evans Scenic Byway, just 60 miles west of Denver, is the highest paved road in North America. saw mountain goat mom and baby up at the summit. I wasn't trying to do it fast, but I had to keep stopping due to very runny nose from cold air, and I found that wearing a face mask (needed because my face was going numb from the 22° cold and gusty winds) exacerbated the thin air- I could move faster when I pulled the mask up to breathe. Pennsylvania Mtn. Note: Mount Evans Road (HWY 5) is closed for the 2020 season due to COVID-19. Track (10/10/20, 9:16:27AM) Great views. HOWEVER, this is adding some weird way down - as far as I know this is a winter route (ski?). Mount Evans 6. Call 303.291.7227 or visit CPW - Mount Evans SWA for access, closure, permit and use information. Took 5 hours round trip, but we got off trail and had to do some slightly scary rock scaling. Mt. Friends of Mount Evans & Lost Creek Wilderness trail listing. I rated this trail as 2 stars because the trail isn’t marked very well during the sawtooth and Evans (especially the decent). The trail starts off steep, dropping into a valley before running flat, … Restrooms at Summit Lake trailhead and at the peak of Mt. More Mount Evans Scenic Byway [CLOSED] is a 30.8 mile point-to-point trail located near Evergreen, Colorado that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. According to AllTrails today’s hike was around 9.13 miles and had a total elevation gain of about 2333 feet including undulations. See description "Beartrack Lakes Trail 43" under "Mount Evans Wilderness" on Latitude 40 Degrees' Front Range Colorado Trails Recreation Topo Map. Began at 6:15am, hit Evans summit by 8:50. Mount Evans, Denver: "We are going to be in Denver May 11 through 18..." | Check out answers, plus see 2,534 reviews, articles, and 1,789 photos of Mount Evans, ranked No.2 on Tripadvisor among 882 attractions in Denver. partial dusting of snow. Brutal wind for most of it but if your dressed for it it’s doable. Camp Rock is a dispersed camping area located at the end of Bear Creek Road, an 8 mile (12.9 km) narrow dirt road. It’s a quick 0.17 miles long one-way climb to the 14,265 foot summit of Mount Evans from the end of Mount Evans Road. Mount Evans National Recreation Trail is located halfway between Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, halfway to Evergreen. It is a longer trail, but there is also a road that will take visitors to the summit of Mount Evans. Did this as part of the Bierstatd, Sawtooth, Evans loop. Amazing view!! Bierstadt and Mt. Highway 5 is a popular road to the top of the mountain, which rates as the highest paved road in the United States. There were maybe 10 people at the summit. Hiking Project is built by hikers like you. 20 minutes of solitude on the summit of Mt Evans. If you do the trail counter clockwise as I prefer the summit can be a bit tricky to find. Is there a 14ner that isn’t worth the work? Nice little trail from the parking lot to the summit. Take exit 240 from I-70 W. Follow CO-103 S 13 mi. But anyway, back to the hike. Easy trail just bring sun protection shads sun block cause that sun strong up there. The Abyss Lake Trail is a popular hiking trail that ends at Abyss Lake. Other peaks in the massif are: Mount Spalding (13,842 ft or 4,219 m), 1.1 mi (1.8 km) northwest Plenty of spots at trailhead at 7:30. We kept trying to go left on rock edges and got into a few sketchy cliff areas that we then had to turn around at over and over again. Top is a bit of a scramble, but nothing too sketchy. From Denver take I-70 W to CO-103 S Mt. Mount Evans Summit Trail is a 0.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. Drive paving closed from echo lake to summit. At the Crest House. Rosalie - East Ridge. I did my first 14er (Quandary) about three weeks ago, and then did my second (Bierstadt) about two weeks ago, so this was my third. Silver Dollar Lake and Murray Lake Trail [CLOSED], Mount Evans Summit Trail Via Mount Evans Road, Mount Evans and Mount Spalding Loop Trail, Mount Bierstadt, The Sawtooth, and Mount Evans Loop, Mount Bierstadt and Mount Evans from Guanella Pass Rd, Abyss Lake via Guanella Pass & Rosalie Trail, Tour de Abyss Loop- Mount Evans, Bierstadt East Ridge, to Sawtooth, Summit Lake to Upper Chicago Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail, Mount Bierstadt East Ridge, Abyss Lake and Abyss Trail Loop, Mount Wilcox, Argentine Peak and Square Top Mountain, Mount Spaulding and Mount Evans via Summit Lake - Standard Route, https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD746971. Favorite 14er so far. Still a 14er, but not very exciting. We hiked this counter clockwise and almost turned around as we came off the ridge between Spalding and Evans due to the wind. I hike year round and have done other 14ers, but that doesn’t make me better than someone just because they cannot physically ascend an entire 14er. That put my high point at around 11,264 feet. Great quick 14er. We went up to summit lake and then hiked evans. Evans. And given the closed road adding 2x9 miles of road walking, maybe not the most exciting hike. other side of mountain down, steep and loose rocks. very windy and pretty cold. 5/11/20. Hiked on sunday 10/6. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. The peak is 35 miles (56 km) west of Denver, "as the crow flies", and approximately 51 miles (82 km) by road, via Idaho Springs. If you arrive prior to 8am, this is the only fee you'll pay. Turn right onto CO-5 S at Echo Lake. Forest Heritage Scenic Byway is a 73.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Brevard, North Carolina that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. It made it about an 8 mile round trip, but it was worth every moment. Haven't done that obviously, as these is no significant snow on 9/20. Evans Highway offers a spectacular view as the highest road for vehicles along a national forest. 28. Completed it on a hour and half with trail running the whole way down. We ended up taking the road down instead of the path (some passerby’s going the other direction said they found it treacherous to go up, and recommended we not descend that way). Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Evans and Mt. than other mountains as a lot of steep dropoffs. I recommend starting the trail at the trailhead at the parking lot. Evans/Chicago Creek Rd in Idaho Springs. Mount Evans Summit Trail is a 1.0 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The Mount Evans hike starts at Summit Lake, which is the highest lake in Colorado at 3912m above sea level. Loved the easy walk to the summit after a crazy drive up to the top. Will come back when it's warmer to try it. The road is out to the parking lot at the very to, at the man made view site. Beautiful views, scrambling, very cold. Dogs are also able to use this trail. we started the hike at chicago lakes trail. The wind was blowing hard so be sure to wear a sweatshirt and jacket. The Beartrack Lakes Trail begins within the Mt Evans State Wildlife Area. The Beartracks Lake Trail departs from Camp Rock in the Mount Evans State Wildlife Area (SWA). Didn't actually get to hike this trail. It was very challenging as these were my 2nd and 3rd 14ers, the sawtooth was a daunting experience that I’m glad to have under my belt. Tried to do this morning but the road to the trailhead is closed 9 miles from the start of the trail. My 5th and easiest to date. Just stay right on all the rock edges until the summit is readily apparent. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from June until September. Arrived at 6:30 to Summit Lake parking lot. Beautiful hike with lakes and leaves changing. It was absolutely beautiful at the top! Starts and ends at Summit Lake. Rosalie Peak: 4,280 verticle feet, 10 miles (round trip) all in a time crunch. Summit Lake is nestled into a glacial cirque between the north face of Mount Evans and the east face of Mount Spalding. Check out Echo Lake on your way up! To take this route park at the designated parking lot with restrooms then go right. Mostly tundra & very little rock to contend with. Trail" This is a great beginners summit hike. Our favorite 14er to date! What an amazing hike! arrived 6:30 am, started counter clockwise. No crowds at the summit. Continue 9.0 mi to the Summit Lake parking lot. Great fairly easy 14Er, for a 14er. My 3rd 14er and my favorite so far. No rail guards and steep drop offs. The Guanella Pass road in Grant, Colorado hugs the Wilderness on it’s Western border, giving a portal to another popular 14,000 foot mountain, Mount Bierstadt. Evans Road. The views are stunning. Was at the by 5:10am and was a beautiful morning! The trail should still be available via Chicago Lakes Trail however! I don’t think it’s fair to make fun of people if they don’t want to do the actual hike. Mt. the hike its self is easy, but the elevation is intense. Perfect walk if you're looking for an afternoon delight. The trail completely ended at the stream and we searched around for the other end which was about a quarter mile away through the mud and vegetation. Mt. Great way to start the morning. The view is amazing! At the summit, even on a weekday (Thursday), it was teeming with 100+ people on the summit and in the parking lot near the summit. Trail hard to see but I was grateful for all the rock cairns set up to lead the way. You will see a sign that says Mount Evans Trail. 10.

With an elevation of 14,265 feet (4,348 meters), Mount Evans is the 12th-highest peak in Colorado and one of the state’s 58 “Fourteeners”—peaks above 14,000 feet (4,300 meters). I prefer to go the long way up then take the steeper shorter track down, but others to it the opposite to save their knees. Make sure to take a water bottle as my CamelBak line froze so I had no water the whole way, and have a face shield and gloves for wind. Chicago Lakes in Mount Evans Wilderness. The easy part of the hike. Either have a warning in the description of this hike, or use one of the other herd paths that travel out of the marsh to connect back to the start of the trail. Pretty empty - a few other cars came out. Super pretty trail, especially with the different lakes you can view. Well worth the views after a beautiful drive to the top. Rescue on Rosalie Peak. Mount Evans and Mount Spalding Loop Trail is a 4.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The Mt. Trip around to Spalding was pretty neat ...felt more dangerous / exciting! A fee of $5 in cash or check is charged for day use to park at Summit Lake. You can reach the trail from two directions if you drive up I-70 but the one that takes you up closer and higher by Mount Evans may be more difficult in the winter months. Hard to find a parking spot. piper14er. The views were incredible and the rock scramble ended up being a ton of fun once we knew we weren’t lost. During the summer, the summit is full of tourists who drive all the way to the summit. The views make it worth it! This part of the trail was the steepest part of the loop, leading us up nearly 1,400 feet to the top of Mt. We pushed ahead and got a little off track on the rock scramble, but eventually found the cairns and found our way. 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