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Denver Real Estate Home Page Denver Real Estate Free Relocation CD Market Analysis Mortgage Center Sell Your Property Home Buyer Tips Home Seller Tips Denver Realtors Meet Karen Denver Realtors REMAX Realtors REMAX Offices Contact Karen Denver Relocation Free Relocation CD Denver Map CO Climate CO Schools Info Colorado Skiing Parks/Recreation CO Attractions Relocation Index Site Map Real Estate Directory Contact	Mount Evans - Near Idaho Springs 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.   Celestial Seasonings Tours Cave of the Winds Coors Brewery Tours Garden of the Gods Hot Air Balloning   Mount Evans Olympic Training Center Pikes Peak Seven Falls Activites Index Page REMAX In Denver Karen Nichols - Realtor REMAX Alliance Real Estate Denver Colorado REALTOR Direct:303-888-5766 Contact Karen - REMAX Alliance "Providing Service That Sells Real Estate In Denver"
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