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Posted By: Urban Snowshoer Info: I pedaled over to Echo Lake from Bergen Park today and dropped in for a cup of coffee at the local snack bar. According to the nice gentleman--I didn‘t catch his name--working behind the counter, CDOT expects to open the road to the summit sometime around late June. Apparently it‘s legal to walk or bicycle up the road right now; however, you probably--at least according to the source--would only get to about mile 7 right now. |
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Posted By: JQDivide Info: The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) closed the top portion of the Mount Evans Highway - State Highway 5 - for the season on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at 8 a.m. CDOT closes the five-mile segment from Summit Lake to the top of Mount Evans (14,264 feet) the day after Labor Day, per agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. The remaining 10 miles, from Echo Lake (State Highway 103) to Summit Lake, will remain open until early October unless weather creates adverse driving conditions. |
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Posted By: BillMiddlebrook Info: The Echo Lake trailhead is open year round. In winter, storms can cause CO 103 to be closed for short periods. CDOT usually gets it plowed soon.1/2 |