The road to the top of Mount Evans is the highest paved road in North America at 14,264 feet. Be advised that you should pay close attention to your driving on parts of the road and save the sight seeing for the top. You won't be disappointed as it truly feels you can see forever and on a nice clear day that isn't far from the truth. Turn one way and it almost feels like you can reach out and touch the Continental Divide. Turn the other way and the eastern plains seem to go on forever. One can often see both Wyoming and Kansas. I have often thought anyone who drives to the top should receive a pin to wear.

Not far west of Denver and a bit south of I70 it is an easy day trip. About an hour drive from Idaho Springs. For more information check out MountEvans.com

I have only driven this road twice and that was a number of years ago. Both times there were parts of the road near the top which literally made the hair stand up on my neck and I got that tightness in my chest.

P.S. Don't try to run, especially if you are not acclimated to the altitude.