Mount Evans is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4.310m (14,130ft) above the sea level, located in Clear Creek County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The road to the summit, the iconic Mount Evans Scenic Byway, is said to be the highest paved road in North America. If you're afraid of heights, it's probably best to keep your eyes forward. The road has many switchbacks on the mountain and terrifying drop-offs without guardrails. The road to the summit is very steep. Starting at Squaw Pass Road (State Highway 103), the ascent is 23.17km (14.4 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 1.053 meters. The average gradient is 4.54%.
