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Mount
Evans
At the turn of the last century, Colorado Springs and Denver
were in a race for the hearts and minds (not to mention dollars) of the eastern
tourist. In 1888, the Cascade and Pikes Peak Toll Road Company completed a 16-mile
road up the north side of Pikes Peak. This became a major tourist attraction,
drawing tourists away from Denver Area. Not to be outdone, Denver's Mayor Speer
proposed that a road be constructed to the top of Mount Evans. In 1917, he was
able to procure state funds to build the road. It was completed in 1927.
During the summers of 1941 and 1942, Denver Mountain Parks built the Crest House
(also known as Summit House). It quickly became a favorite destination of Coloradoans
and tourists. Containing both a restaurant and a gift shop, one was able to enjoy
excellent food and buy Mount Evans souvenirs while enjoying an excellent view
of Denver and the eastern plains. Unfortunately, it burned on September 1, 1979
and was not rebuilt, but the rock foundation and wall remain as an observation
platform and a windbreak for mountain travelers.
There are several attractions
to visit on the mountain including Echo Lake, Entrance Station, Sub Alpine Forest,
Mt Goliath Natural Area, Walter Pesman Alpine Garden, Lincoln Lake, Chicago Basin,
Summit Lake, Abyss Lake, Summit Parking Lot, Crest House, and the Mt Evans Summit.
Today, Mount Evans is under the jurisdictions of three different governmental
units. CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation) is responsible for the road.
Denver Mountain Parks is responsible for Summit Lake, Echo Lake and Echo Lake
Lodge. The Clear Creek Ranger District of the US Forest Service controls access
as well as responsibility for the Mount Evans Wilderness Area.
All 14
miles of the road from the entrance station to the Mount Evans summit parking
area (14,130) are paved. From there, you can hike the last 130 feet (about 1/4
mile walk) to the top at 14,264 feet. After you have made this climb, you can
tell all your friends: "I climbed a 14,000 foot mountain in Colorado on my vacation!"
Mount Evans is Managed by the Clear Creek Ranger Station: 303-567-3000
(8:00am to 5:00pm)
Enjoy your visit.
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