If a paved road that goes above 14000 feet doesn't excite you, then this isn't the thing for you. Make sure you bring plenty of water because your going to need it up here. Just doing jumping jacks at this altitude made my arms tingle a little, which was weird. It's a cool feeling being up this high, like in... More

A gorgeous view at every hair- pinned turn. Be advised that a trip to the top is likely only possible mid-June- labor day.

this is the best thing to do in the denver area.. everyone needs to take the time out and go up there for a visit...do yourself the favor

The road up to Mt. Evans is very winding and twisty, but the views are magnificent any time of year that the road is open. There are usually mountain goats too. Be sure to take a sweater or light jacket because it's always cooler at this altitude than in Denver.

We drove up in June and there was still snow in places. 80 degrees in Denver and 40's up there. Easy drive from Denver, good road and we had to wait on the way down for a mountain goat to meander past us on the road. The views are great from there and panoramic. Just keep in mind that it... More

This is a grat place to get a panoramic view of the Rockies. you can see the old observatory that was destroyed in a fire. The drive takes up to half an hour, so be patient. Bring a picnic lunch and sunscreen on a sunny day and enjoy the mountains. There ares lots of plants to see that cannot be... More

Here's a fourteener where you can take the flatlanders visiting from out of town (or even Denver and suburbs) without worrying about the hike killing them. The parking lot at the top is just a couple hundred feet below the summit, itself a fairly easy hike. That said, it may be quite a challenge just walking around for the true... More

A great drive to the top and a nice hiking opportunity once you get there. Do not forget your camera and sturdy shoes! Do forget your fear of heights!

You can literally drive to the top of the mountain. There is a lake about 12 feet that you can easily see mountain goats and other wildlife. Do not miss this if in Denver. If you are downtown, you can drive out, drive up, spend an hour or two and drive back easily in six hours or so.