
27.1 mi
Distance
8,638 ft
Elev. Gain
12h 34m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mount Evans Scenic Byway is a point-to-point trail in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It is 27 miles long and gains 8,638 feet. It is in or next to Idaho Springs, Colorado.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,310 ft |
| High point | 26.7 mi | 4,333 ft |
| End | 27.1 mi | 4,311 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Idaho Springs, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- Clear Creek County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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