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Lomax
Fri Jun 24th, 2011, 08:22 AM
I am going to ride up Mt Evans this Sunday and anyone is welcome to join in. I will probably be on my big BMW or my old BMW not sure yet.

Kick stands up at 09:00 from the Morrison Conoco.

Possible lunch along the roar at some point.

I am a slower rider and don't like tickets so factor that in. ;)

So far there are a couple of us from advrider going and I plan to take some pictures as I have lost most of mine from up there.

Remember this is a toll road but I think it is only $3 for bikes, But that was years ago so who knows now.

Marc

madvlad
Fri Jun 24th, 2011, 09:56 AM
I shall be there. It'd be nice riding with you guys again.

edj
Fri Jun 24th, 2011, 11:34 AM
check that its open. I went there on Tuesday and it was closed due to snow.

dapper
Fri Jun 24th, 2011, 11:56 AM
Remember this is a toll road but I think it is only $3 for bikes, But that was years ago so who knows now.

The Mount Evans Road (Colorado 5) is a state road, which is not a toll road for driving. If your plan involves fishing at Summit lake or hiking to the top, then the fee applies. :viking:

Dr. Joe Siphek
Fri Jun 24th, 2011, 12:37 PM
from the lake to the top of mt evans there is a fee, and yes marc...it's still $3 for motorbikes
http://www.mountevans.com/MountEvansCom/Mount-Evans-PlanningAccessFees.HTML

brennahm
Fri Jun 24th, 2011, 03:39 PM
They will let you go without paying...but only if you PROMISE not to stop.

Lomax
Fri Jun 24th, 2011, 06:42 PM
Yep and I Plan on stopping. Hey its only three bucks LOL:

now which bike to take ??

Marc

madvlad
Sat Jun 25th, 2011, 07:34 PM
BUMP! Is this ride still on?

Penadam
Sat Jun 25th, 2011, 08:41 PM
In. Were you gonna bring your lunch or stop somewhere and pick something up?

Lomax
Sat Jun 25th, 2011, 08:53 PM
Yep the ride is still on. I assume we will stop somewhere for lunch. In fact I plan on it. I am not sure where yet however. We will figure that out along the road.

Marc

madvlad
Sat Jun 25th, 2011, 09:54 PM
Cool, see you at Moco

Lomax
Sun Jun 26th, 2011, 06:09 AM
I Will be on mt Silver R1150RT.

Marc

madvlad
Sun Jun 26th, 2011, 08:41 AM
I'm on my way, woke up a bit late lol

dapper
Sun Jun 26th, 2011, 04:09 PM
Yep and I Plan on stopping. Hey its only three bucks LOL:

It's good to be informed of situations which are iffy.

The fee's for Mt Evans:

The Arapaho National Forest currently charges a $10 amenity fee to visit Mount Evans via Highway 5. This is an illegal fee, and according to the FLREA (Federal Lands and Recreation Enhancement Act) law as it is currently written, you are NOT OBLIGATED to pay the fee. If you decide not to pay the fee and receive a "notice of non-compliance" from an intimidating Forest Ranger, simply accept the notice and ask to be left in peace. Do not pay the fee, as the Forest Service has not prosecuted anyone for non-payent of the fee, which they know is not in compliance with the law.

The fee covers the use of amenities. However, the only amenity that would require a fee is the Mount Goliath Visitor Center. If you decide to visit this facility, you should pay the fee. The facility has guided hikes and interactive displays and restroom facilities. Only you can determine if this amenity is worth your ten dollar fee.

The Summit Lake area is a Denver Mountain Park, and the Forest Service is not authorized to collect fees for the use of this facility. The summit area is designated as an OVERLOOK, a status stated in the FLREA rules which does not warrant a fee. All undeveloped pullouts along Highway 5 are also undesignated and the fee does not apply to them either. Highway 5 is not owned or maintained by the Forest Service, but by the Colorado Department of transportation. None of your fee goes toward maintenance of the road.

When you are informed by the entrance fee attendant that stopping anywhere along the road to take pictures or go hiking requires that you pay a fee, he is incorrect and acting in violation of the FLREA rules. Do not argue with the attendant. Simply choose to pay the fee if you intend on visiting the Goliath Nature Center, or you can simply state that you are going to just drive the road and proceed. Again, you are not obligated to pay the fee, particularly if you are accessing the Mount Evans Wilderness. It is illegal to collect fees from people simply accessing a wilderness area. A civil lawsuit is pending on the matter.
Source: http://www.summitpost.org/mount-evans/150481

madvlad
Sun Jun 26th, 2011, 04:22 PM
Awesome ride, great scenery though windy and cold At the peak but had tons of fun.

Lomax
Sun Jun 26th, 2011, 04:51 PM
Great ride and thanks for all that showed up.

There were CBX's

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Evans%202011/P6260029.jpg

Whales, sporty's and GS's

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Evans%202011/P6260030.jpg

And a duc even made an appearance.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Evans%202011/P6260041.jpg

This is the road we rode up in the background.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Evans%202011/P6260032.jpg

And a good view of Kenosha pass above the sign in the center.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/Evans%202011/P6260035.jpg

Goats in the road and goats up top looking for a handout, as usual.

It was a bit chilly up top and the 50mph winds did not help either. But what a fun day of riding.

Marc

apptwins
Mon Jun 27th, 2011, 08:55 AM
Great riding with everybody. Some pics on the day.

The top 'o the world
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee121/alfaduc/motorcycle/rides/mtEvans_jun26_2011/IMG_0540.jpg

Hooligan group (10 people, 9 bikes) @ Echo Lake, post ascent...

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee121/alfaduc/motorcycle/rides/mtEvans_jun26_2011/IMG_0544.jpg


What a mob scene that road is on a beautiful cloudless summer Sunday.

We had road kill Pika for lunch ... just kidding.

Lomax
Mon Jun 27th, 2011, 07:28 PM
Road kill Pika, MMMMM And that's good eating. :up:

Marc

FZRguy
Mon Jun 27th, 2011, 08:19 PM
What a mob scene that road is on a beautiful cloudless summer Sunday.


That's why we do it on bicyles in the fall after the road closes to motorized. Yeah, it's freezin' ass at the top.