Loveland Pass carries U.S. Highway 6 across the Continental Divide in the Front Range at an elevation of 11,990 feet. CDOT states that vehicles hauling hazardous materials are not allowed through the I-70 Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels and are routed over the pass instead, being escorted through the tunnel when the pass is closed. CDOT has closed the pass to traffic for a mountain slide (June 2025) and for a bicycle event (July 2026), and it directs travelers to cotrip.org for conditions. Whether there is parking or a pull-off at the summit could not be confirmed from an official page.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Loveland Pass, not drive time.
- Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC) — 44 miles
- Centennial (APA) — 55 miles
- Eagle County Regional (EGE) — 55 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked closures on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with codot.gov the week you travel.
Sources — 3 claims, 3 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation 11,990 feet; on the Continental Divide in the Front Range, on U.S. Highway 6 (stable geographic facts) (checked 2026-10-14) | Wikipedia - Loveland Pass | Checked |
| Hazmat vehicles are not allowed through the EJMT; when Loveland Pass is closed they are escorted through the tunnel; June 2025 slide closure (checked 2026-10-14) | CDOT - Loveland Pass (US 6) extended closure due to mountain slide and clean-up | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass closed to all motor vehicle traffic 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 for a bicycle event (checked 2026-10-14) | CDOT - Watch for bicyclists Saturday - Evergreen to Avon | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |