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0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Few roads could ever compare to the high altitude scenery this ride will provide. Similar to Pikes Peak but it's paved all the way to the summit. It's a thriller. A must ride. But, be very careful. Take your time. The switchbacks are very sharp and narrow.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

The El Rancho route will have less traffic congestion but have many bicyclists so be careful on those blind curves. There are restrooms at Summit Lake, probably about the half way point. One more word of caution, watch out for the bighorn sheep. They are very tame and can be found on the roadway anywhere above timberline. This is a great opportunity to take some incredible pictures so don't forget the camera. At only 60 miles from Denver to the summit, this is a must see.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Beautiful ride, plenty of places to stop and enjoy the scenery. Take plenty of water, the altitude will hit you in a hurry.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

I really like starting from The El Rancho way and heading west on Squaw Pass Rd. to the gift shop and diner.
You can't ride your bike to a higher point anywhere in the North American continent than here, not far away is another high adventure that entails riding to Leadville which is the highest incorporated city in N.America.

65 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

To ride the highest navigable mountain in the U.S. (North America) was an accomplishment.. was not anticipating the tight switchbacks, and glad I practice slow riding techniques. I went on a Sunday, so was busy, and it was the week before a bicycle race (so lots of riders out practicing and yeah, they ride right to the summit.) Did one hairpin following a bicyclist (really slow) and 5 cars stopped above us.. so no room. I tip my helmet to the riders on dressers and a Gold Wing, with passengers. Great weather at the bottom, rain moved in, lightning near the summit and it was close, then hail in the parking lot. After a similar situation the day before in Rocky Mountain Nat. Park, I didn't linger at the top, got my pics and hit the road down. You can definitely feel the altitude.. air is thin. Felt damn good about my riding skills after this one. July 2017

2629 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

The change from mountain valleys to mountain tops is a normal ride in Colorado. This is a spectacular normal ride. Even more fun when you learn and observe the various geological formations and the types of vegetation along the way.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I feel so honored to have ridden this road . . . Colorado was my 2nd BIG motorcycle trip, with Wyoming being the first. Mt. Evans is definitely a thrill in many ways. The road is narrow, somewhat bumpy and doesn't offer many guard rails, if any. The day we went it seemed rather congested and as though nobody wanted to share the road, but again, it's a very narrow road. Breathtaking, literally, the altitude will get you if you're not accustomed to it. My bike didn't like the altitude either but we did it and loved every minute! Took this trip with 10 other bikers from KY - best time of my life yet!

48 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This was an amazing road. The the wildlife, The swicthbacks that come with instant Karma if you miss one of them, No Guardrails and the dizzing altitude all add up to a check mark on the do not miss list.

115 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

In addition to proper riding attire, fleece and rain gear are always appropriate for the ride up this mountain since weather can change at a moments notice. During a beautiful clear day, fog rolled in as my buddy and I descended down the mountain. We were pelted with quarter-inch ice pellets for a third-mile @ half-way point and then rode in full sun to the base.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

rode this route right after Labor Day, 2012, so Summit Lake was as high as one could go because the road to the summit from that point was closed "for the winter".

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Road was just repaved. Beautiful scenery - we drove all the top 10 roads in Colorado and this was my favorite. It had everything.

344 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

another road it snowed on us in august

27 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

did Mt. Evans with husband on the Harley - not for faint of heart! this was scary way scarier than Pikes Peak

48 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Enjoyable, but nothing to write home about. It's the ride up Mt Evans or the road to Evergreen that's more special

24 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

Rode it on a bicycle years ago when the building at the summit was still open. It burned some time later and was never rebuilt. Spectacular road however you ride or drive it.

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I'm giving this road a 3 due to the high traffic of cars and bicycles along with all the frost heaving in road. This is a seasonal road and there is no doubt it's a must do for anyone who rides at least once and it can be nice and sunny at Echo Lake (at the bottom where you pay) and it can be snowing on the top. I like to use my GoPro since you must have your head in the game due to the previously mentioned. There are usually (at least when I've been) mountain goats up at the top near the bathrooms. It is something everyone should do. No guardrails and switchbacks near the top.

157 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Loved 103 east of Mt Evans. Recommend a week day because there were a ton of bicycles on this r

91 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

Highest paved road in North America. You cant go wrong! Bundle up!

91 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

bring a jacket! amazing ride, lots of wildlife and pretty cool to ride up the highest paved road in north america! road if rough but you wont be bombing this one, just enjoy the ride and scenery.

62 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I gave this a five I love scenic vistas and twisted roads this has both. IF you don't like switchbacks and heights this might not be for you and just for reference if your hoping for guard rails there aren't any.