Mount Evans Road – Highest Paved Road

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The highest paved road in America is the Road to Mount Evans, also known as Colorado State Highway 5. The road leads to the summit of Mount Evans, which is one of Colorado’s highest peaks, with an elevation of 14,271 feet (4,350 meters) above sea level.

The Road to Mount Evans starts in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and climbs over 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) in just 28 miles (45 kilometers). The road is only open seasonally due to snow and weather conditions and is a popular destination for sightseeing, hiking, and wildlife watching.

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