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Rocky Mountain High
Colorado ' s Mount Evans Scenic Byway gains more than 7,000 feet in 28 miles , achieving a final elevation of 14,130 feet , making it the highest paved road in North America , edging out the more famous Pikes Peak Highway by a mere 15 feet . Only open in the summer , it can snow at any time on this stunning , twisting road that demands full concentration . From the parking lot at the top you ’ ll enjoy out-of-this-world views of the Rockies high above the timberline , and if you ’ ve got the lungs for it you can hike the final 141 feet to the summit . Photo by Dan Schrock