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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 02:05:20 PM » |
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The view from the top is amazing.  |
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2011, 02:07:59 PM » |
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Cool deal.
That sign at the bottom appears to be incorrect. The road to the top of Pike's Peak is certainly an auto road. I understood that Mount Evans' claim to fame was being the highest paved road in the lower 48.
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2011, 02:14:04 PM » |
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Actually, I thought Mt Evans was a bit taller than Pikes peak, either way they are both impressive rides. Hoser  Add: I just Googled pikes peak road, they are paving it to the top! Hoser |
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2011, 02:20:29 PM » |
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Actually, I thought Mt Evans was a bit taller than Pikes peak, either way they are both impressive rides. Hoser |
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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2011, 11:20:58 AM » |
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The sign at Mt. Evans used to say, "The highest paved road in North America." Not any more. I have a pix of it the old way somewhere. I did not know Pike's Peak is going to be paved all the way to the top...but it will be nice. Pike's Peak is a harder road to navigate than Mt. Evans...I think. I like them both. Still a challange on some of the real hairpin turns. The view from both are awesome.  |
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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2011, 03:32:46 PM » |
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And the locals are friendly also......  I'm glad you had a good time with your son. I know the feeling. .jpg) |
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« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2011, 04:55:52 PM » |
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Ya.. He comes out once a year from California... usually on his way to Sturgis but he did not go there this yesr. Glad he came here instead.  [imghttp://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_2568/100_1845.JPG][/img] |
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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2011, 06:32:03 PM » |
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The sign at Mt. Evans used to say, "The highest paved road in North America." Not any more. I have a pix of it the old way somewhere. I did not know Pike's Peak is going to be paved all the way to the top...but it will be nice. Pike's Peak is a harder road to navigate than Mt. Evans...I think. I like them both. Still a challange on some of the real hairpin turns. The view from both are awesome. I think Pike's peak is much harder because of the gravel, looking forward to the pavement. Hoser |
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« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2011, 07:32:49 PM » |
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Without a doubt, Pike's Peak is more difficult with the unpaved, washboard areas. It will definitely be better paved all the way up. Mt. Evans is a national park & Pike's Peak is run by the city of Colorado Springs. I will have to do Pike's Peak again when I get back from my vacation in Canada.  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2011, 02:25:50 PM » |
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Off to Canada tomorrow at 5:00 AM... Hoooraaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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