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View on Interstate 80 West at mile marker 334. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West just beyond mile marker 334 in Albany County, climbing Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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As this sign reads, the next Rest Area on Interstate 80 West is 10 miles ahead, off of Exit 323 at the summit of Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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A Point of Interest exists ahead on the median of Interstate 80. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at a Point of Interest Area in the median. At this Point of Interest is information about the surrounding Sherman Mountains. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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More variable speed limit signs on Interstate 80 West as it continues to gradually gain altitude climbing Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Another state-named Interstate 80 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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A view of the Sherman Mountains from Interstate 80 West, looking to the north. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West at mile marker 331. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West as it enters Medicine Bow National Forest. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take Exit 329 to the Ames Monument. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Also take Exit 329 to the Medicine Bow National Forest Recreation Areas. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at Exit 329: Vedauwoo Road (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Another view of the Sherman Mountains from Interstate 80 West, looking to the north. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 80 West. It's 16 miles to Laramie and 223 miles to Rock Springs. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at mile marker 328. About 5 more miles to go to the summit of Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West at mile marker 327. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take Exit 323 to the Medicine Bow National Forest Recreation Areas. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at mile marker 326. Three more miles to the summit. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West approaching the summit of Sherman Pass. We see several snow fences along I-80 at this point due to it being subject to severe winter weather. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at mile marker 325. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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A State of Wyoming Information Center exists at the Rest Area off Exit 323. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West approaching Exit 323 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West at mile marker 324, as it nears the summit of Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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A Rest Area exists off Exit 323 ahead. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take Exit 323 to the Lincoln Monument. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Just before Exit 323, Interstate 80 West reaches Sherman Summit at an elevation of 8,640 feet. This is the highest point on Interstate 80 in the country. Over the distance of about 35 miles, I-80 West went from about 6,000 feet in elevation in Cheyenne to 8,640 feet here at the summit of Sherman Pass. It was a slow, steady climb of over 2,600 feet. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at Exit 323: WY 210 - Happy Jack Road (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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At the ramp for Exit 323, we get a good view of the Lincoln Monument. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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While the climb to the summit of Sherman Pass on Interstate 80 West was very gradual, the descent into Laramie is quite shorter and steeper. This warning sign alerts trucks of a 5% downgrade ahead which will last for the next 5 miles. This descent of Sherman Pass is certainly no joke, especially in the winter months. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View of the ramp for Exit 323. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West begins to descend Sherman Pass on its west side here, as it passes under WY 210 (Happy Jack Road). (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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The variable speed limits continue as Interstate 80 West descends Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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State-named Interstate 80 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 80 West as it begins to go down Sherman Pass. It's 9 miles to Laramie and 108 miles to Rawlins. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West as it traverses the downgrade. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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More warning signs showing the steepness of the grade as 5%. Trucks are urged to gear down for this long, steep downgrade. There is no break in the steepness the whole way down, so being in the proper gear is crucial to saving your brakes. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Tune your radio to 1670 AM for parking information at the University of Wyoming. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West as it continues down Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West going down Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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In addition to the steepness of the downgrade, Interstate 80 West will also traverse some winding curves ahead. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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As Interstate 80 West leaves Medicine Bow National Forest on its way down Sherman Pass, this warning sign states that the 5% downgrade continues for 3 more miles. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Another view on Interstate 80 West as it continues down the grade. Note the consistency of the steepness of the downgrade. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West as it descends Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West as it continues down the steep grade on the west side of Sherman Summit. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Another view on Interstate 80 West going down Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West continuing down Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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The consistently steep 5% downgrade continues. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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More sharp curves ahead on Interstate 80 West. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West as it continues to traverse the steep downgrade of Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West traversing the curve noted by the warning sign two photos ago. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West as it continues to traverse the steep downgrade of Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West straightens out for a brief time here on its way down Sherman Pass, almost at the bottom. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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One final curve on Interstate 80 West as it traverses the steep downgrade of Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West as the bottom of Sherman Pass comes into view approaching Laramie. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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The variable speed limits continue for a bit longer, to the bottom of Sherman Pass. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Laramie. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take Exit 316 to the University of Wyoming. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Also take Exit 316 to the University of Wyoming Art Museum and War Memorial Stadium. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at Exit 316: Interstate 80 Business Loop West / US 30 West - Grand Ave (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take Exit 313 to the Historic Ivinson Mansion. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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The variable speed limits come to an end in Laramie. The speed limit is 75 mph through the Laramie area. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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View on Interstate 80 West at mile marker 315. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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A Port of Entry exists on US 287 via Exit 313. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take Exit 311 to Snowy Range Ski Area. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at Exit 313: US 287 - 3rd Street / Fort Collins (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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State-named Interstate 80 West reassurance shield in Laramie. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take Exit 311 to Medicine Bow National Forest and Snowy Range Scenic Byway via WY 130 West. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Also take Exit 311 to Wyoming Tech. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West as it crosses the Laramie River. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take Exit 311 to Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site as well. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Also take Exit 311 to the Airport. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at Exit 311: WY 130 / WY 230 - Snowy Range Road (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Take Exit 310 to Bosler, Rock River, Medicine Bow, and Hanna. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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When the lights on this sign are flashing, Interstate 80 West is closed to the west of Laramie and all traffic must exit at Exit 310. (Photo taken 8/15/20). |
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Interstate 80 West at Exit 310: Curtis Street (Photo taken 8/15/20). |