Loveland Pass from Keystone (West side)
Loveland Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, situated on U.S. Route 6. It connects the East and West slopes of the Continental Divide. The pass sits at an elevation of 11,990 feet (3,655 meters), making it one of the highest paved mountain passes in North America. The Loveland Pass Road was constructed in the early 1900s, facilitating access to the area for tourism and transportation. it was used as a trade route for indigenous peoples and later by miners and settlers during the Colorado Gold Rush. The pass has played a significant role in the history of the region.
Region: Colorado
City: Keystone
Distance: 18.85 km
Elevation Gain: 902 m
Elevation Loss: 12 m
Difficulty: 580 (Moderate)
FIETS Index: 4.21 FIETS
Avg Grade: 4.72 %
Max cat climb: HC
Min elevation: 2765 m
Max elevation: 3655 m
Ride Category: Climb