Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
The highest paved road in North America, climbing to just below the 14,130-foot summit, with mountain goats on the way.
The road reopened in 2026 after rebuilding. It runs roughly from late May to early September, with timed-entry reservations.Checked November 2, 2026
- Open
- Summer only; reservations required
- Price
- Paid reservation
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, Idaho Springs, CO 80452Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- About 1.5 hours by car west of Denver.
Why Go
Formerly Mount Evans.
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