Just like there are many Titlemax reviews online, there are many reviews and personal experiences from drivers about dangerous roads like this one. Drive with care as this is a mountain road with hairpin curves and dangerous drop offs. Since March , 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 feet above the tunnel.
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Do you know any spectacular road? The Interstate needed a divided highway with two lanes in each direction, and Loveland Pass was not the solution. Even though a number of railroad engineers had unsuccessfully attempted to tunnel at this location, highway engineers devised a new, audacious plan to construct a 1. Construction of the tunnel, to be called the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel, began on March 15, Four companies worked for five years to complete the first of the twin bores under the Continental Divide.
The effort required more than a thousand laborers year-round. The second bore was completed in The tunnel immediately created a huge economic impact on western Colorado and its ski areas. Travelers not only could avoid the dangerous drive and thick traffic over Loveland Pass, but also saved time and money as well. Even though the Eisenhower Tunnel eliminates a difficult and sometimes dangerous drive, the approaches to the tunnel may still be treacherous when winter driving conditions exist.
Elevation Profile. Loveland Pass Loveland Pass West. Climbing Loveland Pass. Frankly put, this road is not for sissies and has humbled many an ego. However, you can have a more adventurous experience by opting to tour the Lebanon Silver Mine before completing your trip. Other towns nearby include Keystone, which has many upscale spas, restaurants and athletic groups, as well as more affordable accommodations and Silverthorne, where you can enjoy delicious ethnic food, award-winning craft brews and plenty of fishing holes.
You could also drive the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, where you will pass several trailheads, as well as the Guanella Pass Campground if you decide that sleeping under the stars would enhance your travels.
Arapahoe Basin is a popular skiing destination and offers a long season running from November to June, with some of the highest skiable terrain in North America. Loveland Pass Ski Area boasts 1, acres of skiing terrain and offers an innovative ski lesson program, as well as more snow than any other Summit County or Front Range resort.
At the top of Loveland pass is a trailhead that will lead you to several hiking routes. Those looking for some exertion could check out Grizzly Peak, which is a 7-mile climb to 13, feet.
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