Did you know that Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans) boasts the highest paved road in North America? 🏔️
Reaching a staggering 14,130 feet, the views from the summit make you feel like you’re standing on top of the world.
If you love wildlife, Mount Blue Sky is a MUST-visit this summer. 📸
As you climb the highest paved road in North America, you’ll leave the trees behind and enter a stunning alpine tundra.
This unique ecosystem is home to:
- Mountain Goats: Often seen right on the road!
- Bighorn Sheep: Colorado’s state animal.
- Pikas: Tiny, squeaky residents of the rocky terrain.
- Marmots: Medium-sized squeaky sunbathers.
- Summit Lake: The highest city park in the U.S. with rare wildflowers found nowhere else!
Ancient history: You’ll pass through the Mount Goliath Natural Area, home to Bristlecone Pine trees that are over 1,600 years old!🌲
You don’t have to travel far to find your basecamp. Just a short, scenic drive away at
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