Is Loveland Pass part of the Continental Divide?

Is Loveland Pass part of the Continental Divide? Loveland Pass is a high elevation mountain pass located approximately 60 miles west from Denver, Colorado. The 11,990-foot pass is along the continental divide, which is the

Is Loveland Pass part of the Continental Divide?

Loveland Pass is a high elevation mountain pass located approximately 60 miles west from Denver, Colorado. The 11,990-foot pass is along the continental divide, which is the principal divide of North America, dividing watersheds that flow into the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Has anyone died on Loveland Pass?

On April 20, 2013, an avalanche at Loveland Pass killed five snowboarders in the deadliest avalanche in Colorado since 1962. A sixth snowboarder involved in the incident survived, and was extracted by a search and rescue team.

How long is the Loveland Pass?

Loveland Pass is an 8.7-mile (17.5 mile round trip) 2,600′ climb from Keystone’s River Run base area.

How do I avoid Loveland Pass?

Since March 1973, most traffic on nearby Interstate 70 has been able to avoid the pass by taking the Eisenhower Tunnel (a dual-bore, four-lane vehicular tunnel), but trucks measuring 13 feet 5 inches in height or more, or those hauling hazardous material have to take the high road, which is 800 feet above the tunnel.

Is Loveland Pass paved?

It was paved in 1950. Driving over Loveland Pass was, and still is, a challenge, particularly in winter when avalanches frequently close the road. Large trucks trying to make it up the steep grade often slow traffic on the 9.5-mile, two-lane road.

How steep is Loveland Pass?

6.7%
A steep, steady 6.7% grade and numerous sharp turns make snow plowing difficult, and travel along the road was slow going for those needing to travel across the pass.

How high is Loveland Pass?

3,655 m
Loveland Pass/Elevation

Can you get married at Loveland Pass?

There are no ceremony locations that can be reserved at Loveland Pass. Whether you are a couple who wants to get married at Loveland Pass, or a photographer who wants to shoot there, I recommend that you call the Clear Creek Ranger District at 303-567-4382 to find out more about the permit application process.

Is Loveland Pass scary?

Driving up over Loveland Pass is quite the experience. It is a fairly steep climb with hairpin turns and amazing views down into the valley of I-70 below. It can be a little scary though, since most of the views are not blocked by a guard rail and it is easy to imagine yourself careening down the mountain.