Each stop on our full day was momentous. The clouds touch the mountains and it's breathtaking. Pictures do not give justice to the view. Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes. We were not able to make it to the top of the steps but still happy we got to explore this place for a bit! read more

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Recently visited Loveland Pass on our way back from Breckenridge. We drove to the top instead of hiking. On the way up, we saw some light snow flurries, and by the time we reached the top, it was actively snowing. The scenery is absolutely stunning definitely a must-see if you're in the area. Just a heads-up: it can get icy and slippery, so be careful while walking around. Overall, it's a beautiful spot and perfect for enjoying the snowy mountain views! Plus it's free! read more

Beautiful! Breathtaking! Seriously...elevation is so high it took my breath lmao, prior to this, we had just finished a hike so this was a little intense hiking up to its peak. But it was definitely beautiful! Very scenic and worth a visit! You will not be disappointed! read more

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Loveland Pass is an iconic pass in Colorado. From I-70 it's 4 miles up, 8 miles down. From A-Basin it's 8 miles up, 4 down. No matter which direction you're coming from, the views of the Continental Divide are absolutely spectacular. When the mountains are calling, Loveland Pass is one of my favorite drives. Rolling down the window and feeling that crisp, thin mountain air on your face is incomparable. The views are vast and you feel like you can see for miles. My favorite spot is Pass Lake, just south of the main parking lot at the summit of the pass. The views here are akin to 10+ mile hikes in the middle of the mountains. Here you park, take a few steps and you're there. You can hike, you can jump in the lake, or you can take a load off and stare at its beauty. Views galore without having to work for it. Well, unless you get stuck in traffic on the way down (which is probable). And for the drivers, put the phone down because there are a few extremely sharp turns that require 110% attention. One of my favorite drives in Colorado. read more

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Breathtaking, literally Views are amazing, nice stopping and decent hiking in the altitude read more

went early after a overnight snow. stunning!!! take your time dress warm and drive carefully! read more

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A beautiful spot with a breathtaking drive. Located about 8 miles from Keystone, this spot is a quick drive away from town. It's worth noting that the road from Keystone to Loveland Pass is a 2 lane road, winding through the mountains with warnings about avalanches. The drive itself is not for the faint of heart. There is a small parking lot across the street from the sign and opportunity to hike around the area. We're thankful this spot was recommended to us. read more

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There are always great views here and, of course, stopping at the sign for the Continental Divide makes for great photo opportunities. This time, it was sleeting on us, so it was just a quick stop on our way into Silverthorne. In the past I've run up one of the nearby mountains (I believe they're thirteeners) and soaked in many of the views. read more

Ahh the air smells so clean and crisp up 11,990 feet above sea level. I can see why my friend decided to move here and live for decades here. I have several friends that have a goal to move out here in the next 10 years or after they retire. There's a great air purity here and the locals are extremely active and fit too. Look at the beautiful landscape of this Rocky Mountain state. It's never too warm or cold in Denver. So much to love and enjoy in these parts. I get the draw of this state after spending a solid week here. read more

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If you have a chance to go here, all I can say is do it. The views are incredible, whether it's snowing, raining or clear. You made it to the Continental Divide. What is better than that? I mean .. many more summits. But this is awesome and scary at the same time. read more

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This is a highly engrossing vantage point if you want an impressive view of the Rockies. If you jaunt here during the winter, I recommend being well-equipped to avert frostbite, and if you additionally wish to hike further for an even more magnificent view, bring snow boots if possible. read more

I was visiting Denver looking for a house because my husband and I are moving to the area and we wanted to go up into the mountains. It was an easy drive up to Loveland Pass. The overlook is beautiful and it was my first taste of snow in the Rockies. read more

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This is such an awesome drive! The scenery on the way up is beautiful! Stopping to get a picture is a little tricky, we had to turn around and come back to park. While we were there, there were a bunch of people stopping here to ski down. So lots of cars in and out of the very small parking area. It's a great spot to get some good pictures of you can get a parking spot. I would definitely do this drive again if I am in the area! read more

I stood on top of the world. I also stood on a patch of melting snow. In July. SNOW IN JULY! YES. OK, so maybe 12,000 feet isn't exactly the top of the world, but it sure feels like it here at Loveland Pass! Not only can you stand next to a sign showing the elevation (this is a popular tourist stop), but you can continue to hike a trail higher up the mountains and explore/wander on your own -- which is what I did. My friend and I didn't hike very far (I'm out of shape and wasn't used to the thin air yet), but I did see some majestic views and snap photos that don't do justice to what we really saw. I could have sat up there all day, marveling at everything. I had never been on a real mountain before, so this was an exciting experience for me! The drive up the mountain is also an experience all on its own! Winding roads mere feet away from moutain edges caused my heart to beat a bit faster, but my friend assured me she wasn't driving too fast. We obviously made it up and down safely, whew! Oh, and I kept seeing one of the best signs ever: "WARNING BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS -- AVALANCHE BLASTING AT ANY TIME USING LONG RANGE WEAPONRY." OK, it's actually a reminder of how dangerous it can be to do backcountry skiing and hiking, but it's quite an amusing sign. And no, I didn't see an avalanche blasting. I look forward to coming back. I quite liked being on top of the world. read more

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I'm at the top of the world looking Down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is that I must be nuts because that was cold as heck! Beautiful views but expect lots of shrinkage. read more

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11,990 ft view of the world is worth a 5 star rating- with a small snowy hike to even better view. Taking your pic next to the sign is a must. The sign that says "WARNING BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS- AVALANCHE BLASTING AT ANY TIME USING LONG RANGE WEAPONRY" is worth 6 stars. Watching truck, car, bus loads of skiers & snowboarders getting dropped of & disappearing after checking their "HELP ME!" beacons- made me feel sane. Cheesy & touristy @ its best because there are no gift shops on top of this pass. read more

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I drove this road because there was traffic on I-70, and it was really pretty! Roads were pretty good and views were beautiful. I really enjoyed the drive despite it adding some time to the drive. read more

Wow visiting the split for the East and West coast. It makes you feel like a pioneer while being that high up. This is one if the easier peeks to do on the divide. Suggestion- walking or hiking shoes needed Moose Out read more

Pretty rad. Always heard of the pass but generally drove through Silverthorne or Dillon to go to a ski resort. Stopped by yesterday going to Arapahoe Basin and on the return. Saves a lot of time, maybe about twenty minutes door to door. Conditions were fine but I could see some drivers having issues. Pull offs every few hundred feet. See the sign. Take some photos. Walk around a bit on the snow. (Only went in November and it was cold and windy. Thin air! But worth the detour.) read more

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I'm reviewing the stop with the sign. View is gorgeous. Nothing else to do. Parking is on the opposite side of a very busy highway. Dangerous for small kids trying to cross because the big semi-tractor trailers are coming over a blind hill. When we went in early April, the entire area around the sign was ice covered, slippery, windy, and dangerous just getting a picture. It's great to do once and snap a picture. Not too far out of the way on the route back to Denver. read more

There are a lot of different reasons to stop on top of Loveland Pass, one of the great drives in America. No 1 is that you want to do some backcountry skiing, going down the eastern slopes toward the hairpin roads below. At times people head east towards A Basin and ski down the Snake River valley, but this cannot be done as much due to snow conditions. No 2 is that you can get out and park on top of the continental divide and take some pictures. There is snow all year round, with fantastic views west, and a reasonable view of A Basin to the east. There are people who stop here day and night doing this. No 3 is to take a hike. The southwards hike extends at least 20 miles, and I haven't gone that far. The northwards hike is worth doing a lot more, but can only be attempted in reasonable weather. As you head up from the parking lot, the wind increases at an exponential rate in what is already a windy venue. I would also caution against going up higher in inclement weather. But if it is sunny and still, it's a great walk. As you go from 11900 up, there are some lung busting ascents, but you flatten out eventually at around 13000 and there are some fantastic views of the valleys to the north and south, and you get a 360 degree panorama that beats the looks from the parking lot. No 4 go the little alpine lakes just east of the summit about 500 yards down from the summit. Go slow, and you will see a turnoff to the right that is almost hidden. Turn in, and there is some fantastic hiking around these lakes--which feature some very cold water I assure you. No 5 go down the mountain a little further towards A Basin and stop at the parking lot facing the ski resort. A fantastic view of the mountain. When I bought my laptop HP had installed this view as my wallpaper! Always take Loveland Pass rather than the tunnel, unless your brakes are dodgy. Brakes get seriously hot on the way down! read more

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Breathtaking views and only a short drive from I-70! You definitely should head here if you're passing by on I-70 if you have an hour or so to kill. Parking might be a bit limited though but it's still enjoyable from inside your car. You're also slightly above the tree line as well so you get to see majestic views of the alpine tundra. A little warning about the elevation though: it's at about 12,000 ft and if you had just flown in to Denver from a much lower elevation the same day, I would definitely recommend taking it easy here. I had spent my previous day at 5000 feet and even I was feeling shortness of breath and slightly impaired judgement up there (similar to having a glass of wine.) If you do find your judgement a little impaired, definitely be careful when walking the trails since a lot of them can be quite steep. Also, I visited in early September which meant the roads were snow-free but that's also something to watch out for if you're visiting during one of the cooler months. read more

On our way back from a weekend camping at Turquoise Lake in Loveland, we opted to take highway 9 and drive through Loveland Pass for multiple reasons. 1). To avoid the horrible traffic on I-70 2). To enjoy the scenic route! This route couldn't have been a better idea! Driving up and down the snow capped mountains were beautiful, and we encountered minimal traffic. They have a scenic lookout where you can pull over for pictures, and some hiking trails off the pullout road. Its a tourist must see in Colorado as it also offers a view of the conntenetial divide. The road is definitely windey, so be wary if you have a tendency to get car sick! The route was around before the Eisenhower Tunnel was made and is definitely more of an adventours drive! read more

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One of the beat spots I have ever been in my life, kinda scary if it is to windy but totally worth it.

Beautiful place. The whole stretch of rt 6 from the pass to A Basin to Dillon Res makes a great scenic drive. Hike as much or as little as you want at the pass. Be prepared for the lack of oxygen at 12,000ft. read more

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I don't even know how to rate Loveland Pass. On one end, it was the most horrifying thing I have ever experienced on the road & on the other end, it's a bucket list item I stumbled upon. There we were, first time in the area, headed to Keystone. GPS knows what's best right? Heck to the NO!! With twists and turns and no view around those turns (not to mentioned windy and snow), I thought I would go out of my mind. I literally thought I could burts from the fear of what I didn't know then was a 12000 ft drop. I just knew there was no guard rail as my lovely passengers kept reminding me....I was done when my cousin said "isn't this the mountain that ...... truck flipped off" wtf...stick a fork in me! Omg. Omg. Omg. We made it off this mountain! But not before seeing a BMW and a Audi race past us as if in one of those car commercials! Seriously! I couldn't get over the ride, so I looked up the pass when we made it to our condo. This is when I discovered we could have taken I-70! Geesh! Maybe the adventure God's wanted us to experience what we would not have on our own! Yeah, accidental bucket list item...done & done. Enjoy! read more

Obviously I'm a fan, take a look at my profile pic! The views are breathtaking and there are hiking trails as well. Loveland Pass is one of the reasons I'm lucky I live in Colorado. Be careful of novice backcountry skiers face-planting into the road. Seriously it happened in front of us the day I took that picture. read more

If the weather is good, do the pass instead of the tunnel. The breathtaking views are worth your time even if you're in a hurry! read more

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Loveland Pass is a great place to visit before you die. Awesome views and Colorado at its best. Instead of just going to the Loveland Pass sign to take a picture and leave, there is a trail you can hike. I wouldn't recommend it in the winter, but during the summer and fall, it is nice. Although the hike is pretty easy, it still provides great views into A-Basin and other ski areas in the area. After you get done, you can go to the BBQ at A-Basin down the road or other areas. Depending on weather, be careful driving! read more

Gorgeous pass with a mind-blowing view. I've been over this pass 100+ times over the years, and each time, still slow down and/or stop at the summit. So beautiful, so amazing, so pristine. The weather can be iffy, and downright dangerous between October and even as late as May or June. Be careful. But if I'm skiing Summit County, I prefer to take the pass rather than the tunnel. read more

I ended up deciding to checkout the continental divide at Loveland Pass on the final day of my vacation in Colorado. Words and pictures can't even describe how beautiful and majestic the mountains look, especially covered in snow! I made a foolish decision by hiking to the summit from the sign along the highway and let me just say, it was one of the scariest things I've done because of the ridiculously fierce, icy winds at the top (pretty sure I would have lost my fingers to frostbite had I stayed up there longer than 5 minutes taking pictures) However, I cannot stress enough how BEAUTIFUL the view was up there! It's a definitely must see (probably during less crazy weather though) read more

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Unexpected drive with breathtaking views, you can watch the skiers at Arapahoe. Definitely a must when visiting the Keystone CO area. Hazardous materials cannot go into Eisenhower Tunnel so all the fuel semi trucks use this road. read more

This is my go-to when I have friends in town. If you want be in and on the mountains with epic views without the work to get there, this is your place! You can drive on up to the top, park your car, and take a cool picture with the sign. There are always plenty of people around to snap a photo for you, also. On either side of the mountain, there are people skiing and snowboarding down. read more

It is a very nice sign..sitting on top of the world looking down on creation. When it rains or snows the moisture that falls on the west of the sign falls into the Pacific and the moisture that falls of the sign goes into the Atlantic. I'm not sure if this is true or not but that's what they say whoever they are.. read more

Edgy, thrilling mountain views and drop offs. At the summit you can hike and it's great picture taking. A must off the Eisenhower tunnels!

This was a crazy, but also amazing hike! Make sure you bring a jacket or sweater because it is freezing up there. Also make sure you bring actual hiking shoes and maybe even hiking sticks because it is very steep with a lot of rocks (go figure). However, once you get to the top, the views are breathtaking. read more

How can u go wrong here! Bring long sleeves and a jacket bc the wind is crazy!! Theres a little lake just past the pass that is beautiful. You can hike around it and also up the mountain. There was also snow still there in July! A man was actually skiing down some of it lol read more

My family and I hiked to picnic at what we thought was the top of the west side hike. We got up there, had our picnic but seeing the real peak, my 9 year old and I had to finish the hike and conquer the actual peak. it was a very rewarding hike with 360 views of 12 &13k peaks (although we still don't know what mountain peak climbed). We climbed in August. It was windy...a perfect partially cloudy day. We were comfortable wearing Capri hiking pants and tank tops with jackets tied to our waist in case we were chilly at the top. We didn't need the jackets though we saw several other hikers who choose to wear jackets. Don't forget your sunscreen. Those in our party that didn't wear it were sun burnt! If you yell at the top west side of the peak you can hear your echo. My husband and 7 year old enjoyed watching the Picas play while they waited on the false peak for us to return from the top. The whole hike (with our kids and a quick picnic stop) from the parking lot sign only took about 2.5 hrs. A nice moderate hike that pays off with exceptional views. If you are staying in the area, McCoullough Gorge near Breckenridge was our next favorite kid-friendly moderate hike with all its lovely waterfalls-beautiful! read more

Beautiful view!!! We parked right at the Loveland pass continental divide, then did a few short hikes. The view was absolutely gorgeous. It was windy and chilly right in the middle of July, so make sure to bring a sweater. Where else can you see snow right in the middle of winter? read more

Great bike ride from either side. Truckers usually wave thanks when I pull off to give them lots of room.