Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway

The road climbs from Idaho Springs past Echo Lake and Summit Lake to a parking area just below the summit of Mount Blue Sky, formerly Mount Evans. Wildlife is common and the view reaches the plains on a clear day. A timed-entry reservation has been needed in recent summers, so check the Forest Service page before you go. It is only open in summer.

Good to know

• Check for reservations and road status
• Go early to beat afternoon storms
• Wear layers, it is much colder at the top

Open

Late May to early October

Getting there

Paved, steep with no guard rails in places

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.