Mt Blue Sky Hiking and Climbing Route Map (formerly Mt. Evans)
Explore Mount Blue Sky—formerly known as Mount Evans—with a detailed hiking and climbing route map designed for planning adventures on one of Colorado’s most recognizable Front Range fourteeners.
Rising to approximately 14,265 feet, Mount Blue Sky can be approached from several directions, with routes ranging from longer wilderness hikes to challenging ridge, face, and snow climbs. Whether you are hiking from Echo Lake, approaching through the Chicago Lakes area, starting near Guanella Pass, or climbing from Summit Lake, this map provides the detailed information needed to understand the terrain and select an appropriate route.
This map includes four trailheads and nine hiking and climbing routes.
Routes Included
- Chicago Creek Approach
- Summit Ridge Route
- North Face Route — Moderate
- Northeast Face Route
- Northeast Ridge Route — Summit Lake
- Sunrise Couloir
- West Chicago Creek Approach
- West Ridge Approach — Guanella Pass
- West Ridge Route — Summit Lake
Trailheads Included
- Guanella Pass Trailhead
- Echo Lake Trailhead
- Summit Lake Trailhead
- West Chicago Lake Trailhead
Detailed Information for Every Route
Each Colorado 14er hiking and climbing map contains:
- The route clearly marked on a detailed base map showing roads, public-land boundaries, streams, lakes, and 80-foot contour intervals
- Climbing difficulty rated by class using the Yosemite Decimal System
- Exposure rating
- Snow steepness
- Route length
- Elevation gain and loss
- Starting elevation
- Elevation profile
- Important waypoints and their mileages along the route
- Detailed directions for locating the trailhead
The map measures 3⅝ inches wide by 4¼ inches high when folded and 17 inches by 11 inches when unfolded. It is printed on durable, waterproof, and tear-resistant material for dependable use in demanding mountain conditions.
For additional information about Mount Blue Sky, formerly Mount Evans, click HERE.
