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It is the highest paved road in North America, reaching an elevation of 14,130 feet (4,307 meters) above sea level at its peak making it about 20 feet higher than the Pikes Peak Highway. Construction of the highway began on July 22, 1923, and it opened to the public in June of 1931.
6 mar 2023 · The highest paved road in America is the Road to Mount Evans, also known as Colorado State Highway 5. The road leads to the summit of Mount Evans, which is one of Colorado’s highest peaks, with an elevation of 14,271 feet (4,350 meters) above sea level.
29 kwi 2023 · Mount Evans Scenic Byway is the highest paved road in North America reaching an altitude of 14,130 feet. The Mount Evans Scenic Byway stretches for 28 miles from the charming town of Idaho Springs, west of Denver, to the summit of Mount Evans (peak – 14,264 feet).
The Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (formerly Mount Evans), just 60 miles west of Denver, is the highest paved road in North America. A day trip to the top is a journey that snakes and climbs through nearly 9,000 feet of elevation gain, from the high plains of Denver through five climate zones to the 14,264-foot summit of Mount Blue Sky, one of 54 ...
11 maj 2023 · Attempting to ride the Mount Evans Scenic Byway is no joke. The road is the highest paved road in the USA, and as such, it will present unique challenges to anyone looking to tackle it. Mount Evans is situated in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, and can be accessed via the town of Idaho Springs.
Mount Evans is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4,310m (14,130ft) above sea level, located in Clear Creek County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The road to the summit, the iconic Mount Evans Scenic Byway, is said to be the highest paved road in North America .
30 sie 2023 · Join me on a journey to experience the awe-inspiring views from the highest paved road in North America. Ascending to Greatness: The Mt. Evans Scenic Byway. The journey begins at the base of the Mt. Evans Scenic Byway, where anticipation hangs in the air like a tangible energy.
