Some cyclists even claim that you can see the curvature of the Earth from the top.
Mount Evans is the highest paved road in the US at 14,265 ft., and, although this isn’t a long ride, there’s whopping elevation gain and more time spent above treeline than any other climb in North America. Some cyclists even claim that you can see the curvature of the Earth from the top. Expect the ride to take 3-5 hours with an average gradient of 4.5% and max of 8.4%. Begin in Idaho Springs and climb to scenic Echo Lake before continuing on to Summit Lake as you rise above the pine trees. The last 9km from Summit is the hardest with over 400 meters at 4.7% and 12 switchbacks, all at extreme altitude.