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« on: January 12, 2011, 06:22:36 PM »
I'm planning on riding to the top of Mount Evans on my way to the 2011 National this year.  Is this road worth riding?  I've seen it in a few ride reports and it looks good.  Plus, to be able to say I've ridden the highest paved road in North America is a plus.

Thoughts / comments / suggestions welcomed.
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« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2011, 07:01:23 PM »
paved all the way to the top. fantastic views. how could you not do it.  i did it on my concours at the time. here is a pic..  just keep in mind. when i started . it was 70 or so at the bottom.. it was 29 at the top. froze my ass off. . take some warm cloths with you.


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« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2011, 07:10:48 PM »
Thanks for the feedback.  I'll be taking on the road in mid June.  I might as well pack my Gerbings liner.   Bigok
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« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2011, 07:24:03 PM »
Quote from: shawn and gwyn on January 12, 2011, 07:01:23 PM

paved all the way to the top. fantastic views. how could you not do it.  i did it on my concours at the time. here is a pic..  just keep in mind. when i started . it was 70 or so at the bottom.. it was 29 at the top. froze my ass off. . take some warm cloths with you.


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I did it on the Sprint ST. 80 deg in Denver, 40 on top. There was a thunderstorm below me that went by. Later as i was coming down, it hailed and everyone was watch the big horn sheep while I was trying to navigate down the mountain. Was fun, beware of the altitude sickness.
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« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2011, 07:48:19 PM »
It's a scenic ride for sure... this was last August, and it was chilly up top


http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg39/blakebird/Aug%202010%20Mt%20Evans/P1000669.jpg

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it's pretty amazing what you can see from up there
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in the company of a pair of 900SS Ducs..
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« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2011, 09:49:34 PM »
I say "why not?" .. highest paved road in the US, so just worth it for that. Also, CO 103, aka Sqauw Pass road is good ride as well.
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« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2011, 10:44:04 PM »
Sure thing. I'd do it again.

Some pix from early June 2007    Lots-O-snow at the roadside...

(Mt. Evans pix start 1/2 way down the page)

www.JimWilliamson.net/motorcycle/2007-06-02-mt-evans/
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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2011, 05:28:01 AM »
I'll tell you what, If you can handle the temps and the dark ride up (dark like the inside of a cow!), a sunrise from 14,000 ft is a sight to see.

Taken July 4th 2003 (with a truck group, no bikes at that point).
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« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2011, 05:49:38 AM »
Quote from: Justin on January 12, 2011, 09:49:34 PM

Also, CO 103, aka Squaw Pass road is good ride as well.

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« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2011, 09:28:14 AM »
+1 for the 'do it' posts.


Also the backroad way from there to Morrison is great riding!!!
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« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2011, 10:48:56 AM »
OK.  Based on the posts here and the PMs I have received, it appears this road WILL be on my list.  Thanks for all the replies and resources regarding this and other area roads!  

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« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2011, 11:01:13 AM »
Quote from: R Doug on January 13, 2011, 10:48:56 AM

OK.  Based on the posts here and the PMs I have received, it appears this road WILL be on my list.  Thanks for all the replies and resources regarding this and other area roads!  

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Let me guess....you're hitting it BEFORE the rally?

I'm planning on hitting it AFTER the rally.
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« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2011, 12:51:38 PM »
Quote from: zer0netgain on January 13, 2011, 11:01:13 AM



Let me guess....you're hitting it BEFORE the rally?

I'm planning on hitting it AFTER the rally.


Yep.  I'm running a clockwise path through the heartland, up to Custer, and back via the U.P. of Michigan.  
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« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2011, 08:54:14 PM »
FYI

If all you want to do is run up, and back down, you don't need to pay the access fee. If you want to stop at the top and wander a bit, pay the 3 bucks (or whatever it will be for motorcycles next year). If you stop at the top and don't have that little ticket, it's a $50 fine.

Definitely worth the time. And yes, there are many great roads to get there...


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« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2011, 06:58:34 PM »
Don't miss this one! Nothing quite like it!! Definitely worth the trip! Pray for a sunny day!! Have a dinner and a beer in Georgetown at the Red Ram while u are there.

more pics on my page.http://www.bcsnowcat.ca/  think 2005, the extra page on 2005,  and lots on  2006 will do it.

Enjoy it up there, I plan to make it again this year myself!!
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« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2011, 12:51:18 PM »
I try to ride it once per year and have for the last 12... fun to scream up the roads... and its close to Denver... A Tuesday afternoon in late June and no one is on the road... fun fun hill climb route!
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« Reply #16 on: April 12, 2011, 04:47:07 PM »
Quote from: RocketJohn on April 12, 2011, 12:51:18 PM

I try to ride it once per year and have for the last 12... fun to scream up the roads... and its close to Denver... A Tuesday afternoon in late June and no one is on the road... fun fun hill climb route!


Congrats on picking up the vfr (and hopefully you've learned about not running out of gas), let me know when and I'll head up with you...
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2011, 04:38:12 AM »
Definitely worth the trip up.  Like others said it can get nippy up there any day of the year. Last time I went up there was a pothole just about at the top in the center of the road. Coming down a groundhog popped out of it just as I passed it. Ya don't need those kind of distractions on a curvy non guarded road.
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« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2011, 06:04:22 PM »
If you succeed at Mt Evans, you might be ready for the bigger challenge of Mt Sunflower; the highest peak a couple hundred miles to the east.  Most people attack the south face their first time.  It's a guarantee you won't see the crowded parking lot you'll see at the top of Mt. Evans
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« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2011, 06:37:18 PM »
Quote from: Daniel Kalal on April 13, 2011, 06:04:22 PM

If you succeed at Mt Evans, you might be ready for the bigger challenge of Mt Sunflower; the highest peak a couple hundred miles to the east.  Most people attack the south face their first time.  It's a guarantee you won't see the crowded parking lot you'll see at the top of Mt. Evans






 Lol  ... Elevation, 14 feet - might need to bring extra oxygen.
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« Reply #20 on: April 14, 2011, 05:00:08 PM »
Quote from: SalsaShark on April 12, 2011, 04:47:07 PM



Congrats on picking up the vfr (and hopefully you've learned about not running out of gas), let me know when and I'll head up with you...



hahaha... luckily Joe was right behind me in his X5 and was able to run to his house and get me some fuel!  
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« Reply #21 on: April 16, 2011, 07:55:40 AM »
Beware the frost heaves just before Summit lake. It's about 2/3 the way up and you're looking up at the backdrop of the lake.
Easy to miss and the heaves are suspension bottoming, bone jarring, and nasty.
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