Inventoried by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) as Route 006F, U.S. 6 travels along a 21.237 mile loop between I-70 at Dillon (Exit 205) and I-70 east of the Eisenhower Tunnel at Exit 216 in Clear Creek County. This section of U.S. 6 acts as an alternative route to the Eisenhower Tunnel for those vehicles prohibited to use it. Part of the circuitous route takes U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass, located on the Continental Divide between Grizzly Peak and Mount Sniktau in northern Summit County.
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U.S. 6 east crosses into Clear Creek County at Loveland Pass (el. 11,990).
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The Continental Divide separates watersheds flowing eastward for the Atlantic Ocean and westward toward the Pacific Ocean.
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A typical scene along U.S. 6 at Loveland Pass during winter months.
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A series of S-curves and switchbacks lead U.S. 6 away from Loveland Pass.
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U.S. 6 (Route 006F) rejoins Interstate 70 east ahead for Idaho Springs.
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I-70 leads west to the Eisenhower Tunnel and back to Silverthorne.
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Photo Credits:
11/10/03, 08/11/16 by AARoads
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Interstate 70
Page Updated 01-28-2022.