Mount Evans

Mount Evans, the 12th-highest peak in Colorado and one of the state’s 58 ‘Fourteeners,’ rises to an impressive 14,265 feet (4,348 meters) above sea level. Located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, it offers a unique experience for visitors, who can reach the summit via the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, a scenic drive that starts just outside Denver. The byway winds through alpine meadows and rugged terrain, providing access to the high-altitude environment where hikers and nature enthusiasts can explore the diverse flora and fauna adapted to the harsh conditions.