Mount Evans Road
Hors Catégorie43.2 km
Distance
2707 m
Elevation Gain
6.3%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
The highest paved road in North America and the most demanding cycling ascent in the continental United States. Beginning in Idaho Springs at 2,337m, the Mount Evans Road climbs 2,707m to the 4,346m summit — a vertical gain that exceeds any single climb in the Alps or Pyrenees. The gradient is a dec...
Pro Tip
The road closes with the first major snowfall (usually mid-October) and reopens in late May or early June — check the Colorado Department of Transportation website for the exact opening date each year...