Mt. Evans Scenic Byway (April 5, 2019)

Waterfall in the snow at Idaho Springs, a former mining town.  Many of the miners were from the tin mines in Cornwall, England.  They brought with them their elves, called Tommyknockers, who lived in the mines and either created mischief or good luck if left food or gifts.

The Mt. Evans Scenic Byway runs from Idaho Springs, just west of Denver, to Evergreen, just south of Denver.  We weren't able to take the spur to Mt. Evans itself, where we could have driven on the highest paved road in North America (14,000 plus feet). Due to snow, the road is typically open only from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 

View from the Mt. Evans Scenic Byway.

I promise you, we were in the middle of nowhere, several miles outside Evergreen.  I'm guessing maybe hikers and cyclists were parking their cars along the road for extended periods?  Probably wouldn't get too far in 30 minutes.  But maybe a friend could drop you off and pick you up.