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Take Exit 116 to Sunlight Mountain, Snowmass, and Aspen Ski Areas. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 116: CO 82 East - Glenwood Springs / Aspen (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 116. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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This sign warns trucks of sharp curves ahead as Interstate 70 East prepares to enter Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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50 mph curve on Interstate 70 East entering Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 117. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View on Interstate 70 East on the west side of Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East approaching a short tunnel into Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View from inside the tunnel. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 119: No Name / Rest Area (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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This sign with flashing lights warns that vehicles over 10,000 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) are restricted to the right lane and prohibited from passing for the next 13 miles as Interstate 70 East passes through Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View on Interstate 70 East. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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The speed limit for all traffic through Glenwood Canyon on Interstate 70 East is 50 mph. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 70 East passing through Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 119.5. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 70 East in Glenwood Canyon. This shot gives a nice view of the slightly elevated westbound lanes. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 120. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East approaching Exit 121 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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There are emergency call boxes like the one seen here during this stretch of Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 120.5. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 121: Grizzly Creek / Rest Area (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 70 East in Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View on Interstate 70 East. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East approaching Exit 123 - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View on Interstate 70 East as we once again get a good look at the elevated westbound lanes. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 122. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View on Interstate 70 East in Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 123: Shoshone (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 70 East. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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And another. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 123. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 123.5. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 124. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East approaching Exit 125 - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 70 East in Glenwood Canyon approaching Exit 125. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Approaching Exit 125, variable speed limits are used. The speed limit remained 50 mph at the time. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 125: Hanging Lake (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East approaching the entrance of the Hanging Lake Tunnel. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East entering the Hanging Lake Tunnel in Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View inside the Hanging Lake Tunnel on Interstate 70 East. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 126, on the east side of Hanging Lake Tunnel. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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The speed limit remains 50 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 126.4. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View on Interstate 70 East, looking at the elevated westbound lanes yet again. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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A Rest Area exists off Exit 129 ahead. The next Rest Area beyond this one is 18 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 129: Bair Ranch (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View on Interstate 70 East in Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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The sharp curves continue ahead. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 130. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East enters Eagle County here at the eastern edge of Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Since the sharp curves are now over with, the speed limit increases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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This section of Interstate 70 is also known as Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Finally, the standard speed limit of 75 mph returns now that we're well east of Glenwood Canyon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 133: Dotsero (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 133. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East as it crosses the Colorado River yet again. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 135. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 70 East. It's 5 miles to Gypsum, 13 miles to Eagle, and 138 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 138. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 140 to Eagle County Regional Airport. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 140: Gypsum (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 144. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 147 to the Historical Museum. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 147 to Sylvan Lake State Park as well. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 146. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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A Rest Area exists at Exit 147 also. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 147: Eagle (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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The speed limit remains 75 mph. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 70 East. It's 9 miles to Wolcott, 31 miles to Vail, and 126 miles to Denver. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 149. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 150. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 153. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East crossing the Eagle River. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 157: CO 131 North - Wolcott / Steamboat Springs (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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View on Interstate 70 East approaching a set of 70 mph curves. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 158. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East as it crosses the Eagle River for a second time. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East approaching a Scenic Overlook - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Another Rest Area exists off Exit 163, 2 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Truck Parking is available at the Rest Area off Exit 163. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at the Scenic Overlook in Eagle County. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 163 to Arrowhead Ski Area. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 163: Edwards (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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State-named Interstate 70 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East entering the Avon town limits at an elevation of 7,430 feet. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 165. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Avon. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 167 to Beaver Creek Ski Area. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 167 to the Science and Nature Museum as well. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 167: Avon (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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East of Exit 167, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph once again. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 168: Avon East Entrance (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East approaching Exit 171 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Approaching Exit 171, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 171 for National Forest Information. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 171 to Historic Leadville and the National Mining Museum. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 171 to Ski Cooper Ski Area as well. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 171: US 6 / US 24 - Minturn / Leadville (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Another state-named Interstate 70 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East as it enters the Vail town limits at an elevation of 8,150 feet above sea level. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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This sign lists the distances to the three upcoming exits to Vail. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 173 to a Parking Area and Visitor Information Center. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 173: West Vail (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at mile marker 174. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 176 to Vail Ski Area. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Take Exit 176 to the Colorado Ski Museum and Gerald R. Ford Park as well. (Photo taken 5/28/16). |
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Interstate 70 East at Exit 176: Vail Town Center (Photo taken 5/28/16). |