Hike Mount Evans
Evergreen, Colorado
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Distance
5.8 miles
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Added by Heather Lynn
Mountain goats and big horn sheep are often present. Amazing views to other 14ers and lakes. Dogs are allowed on leash, no bikes on the trail.
14th highest peak in Colorado, and closest fourteener to the Denver metro area. While the summit is accessible by car, This hike starts at Summit Lake trail head.
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