Mount
Vernon Canyon - Genesee Trail Rd. shoulder summit
Highest Point: 7440ft
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| Eastern Approach 1: |
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| from jct Clear Creek bike path -
Kipling Ave, Wheat Ridge (5360ft) |
2380ft |
15+1/2miles |
| from jct I70 - West Colfax Ave
(US40) (5800ft) |
1940ft |
9miles |
| Eastern Approach 2: |
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| from jct I70 - Grapevine Road
(7160ft) |
580ft |
3+1/2miles |
The bridge over I70 at the Genesee Exit is the highest
point, when combining a climb up Mount Vernon Canyon Rd.
(or Lookout Mtn Rd) with a descent down the other side
of I70 on Genesee Trail Rd. If instead continuing on the
shoulder of I70, the route goes over higher points.
Picture on left is taken from that bridge, looking to
continental divide during dusk. Picture on right shows
the I70 service road approaching the bridge.
