Colorado State Highway 5
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State Highway 5 |
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Length: | 14.89 mi (23.96 km) | ||||||||||||
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North end: | SH 103 near Idaho Springs | ||||||||||||
South end: | Summit of Mount Evans | ||||||||||||
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State Highway 5 in the U.S. state of Colorado is a route entirely contained within the county of Clear Creek. The highway forms half of the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, as it runs from the summit of Mount Evans to the junction with Colorado State Highway 103 near Idaho Springs. Because of its mountainous route, much of it is closed seasonally. A park fee of $10.00 is charged to gain access to this road.
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Source: Segment List for SH 2
Milepost | City | Junction |
0 | Echo Lake | State Route 103 Terminus |
14.894 | Mount Evans | Summit (14,264 ft) Terminus |