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Mount Evans Scenic Byway, Colorado
This road is a gorgeous drive through five different climate zones high up in the Rockies. On the way up, you’ll spot wildflowers, lichens, grasses, little furry marmots, and some really beautiful alpine lakes.
But before you get there, your car needs to climb 7,000 feet in just 28 miles. And that’s just one of the many challenges you’ll face on the highest paved road in America.
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The Road Has No Guardrails for 14 Turns
Those last 5 miles after Summit Lake? They’ve got 14 crazy-tight turns with zero guardrails. Your passenger-side tires often sit just inches from massive drop-offs…