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