Mount Evans Scenic Byway

Colorado

National Forest Scenic Byway

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Byway Details

Designation
National Forest Scenic Byway
Length
27 mi in Colorado
Managed by
Forest Service

About Mount Evans Scenic Byway

The Mount Evans Scenic Byway is a 27-mile drive in Colorado's Clear Creek Ranger District, part of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The route passes through Idaho Springs, the town on the way. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Cabin Creek weather station show July highs around 69°F with lows near 46°F, while winter highs stay around freezing. The byway makes a good base for a range of outdoor activities. Echo Lake Campground sits right along the route, and the Mount Warren and Rogers Peak hikes start close by. Climbers can head to the Mt. Evans climbing area, and paddlers will find Clear Creek about half a mile away.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jun–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–69°F and lows of 38–46°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cabin Creek, CO weather station, 5.8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan32° high12° low
  2. Feb31° high11° low
  3. Mar38° high17° low
  4. Apr43° high23° low
  5. May53° high31° low
  6. Jun64° high40° low
  7. Jul69° high46° low
  8. Aug67° high44° low
  9. Sep61° high38° low
  10. Oct50° high29° low
  11. Nov39° high19° low
  12. Dec32° high12° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Idaho Springs

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Clear Creek Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)

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