 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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Cherise
Selley -
CRS, GRI, ABR
"From My Family To Yours ... Bringing Families Home."
2139 Chuckwagon Rd. Suite 210
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919
Email: cherise@selleygroup.com
Office: (719) 598-5101
Fax: (719) 598-2352
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