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The scenic byway that brings drivers up to Mount Blue Sky, formerly known as Mount Evans, has closed for the season.The road climbs more than 7,000 feet up about 14 miles. In the warmer months, a parking lot at the top allows visitors to nearly reach the top of the mountain. A brief hike along a rocky trail leads to the 14,264-foot summit.
When the road is open, reservations are required for vehicle entry. The fee is $10 per personal vehicle and $3 per one-person motorcycle. For more information on visiting Mount Blue Sky, click here to visit Recreation.gov. The upper part of the road to the summit closed in early September, though the lower portion remained open until this week.Mount Evans, named after the former territorial governor who authorized the indiscriminate murder of Native Americans more than 150 years ago, was renamed to Mount Blue Sky in mid-September.It's official: Mount Evans has a new name. Colorado, say hello to Mount Blue Sky Óscar Contreras 3:13 PM, Sep 15, 2023 The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted on Sept.
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