The Million Dollar Highway stretches for about 25 miles (40 km) in western Colorado and follows the route of U.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. It is part of the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway. Between Durango and Silverton the Skyway loosely parallels the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

2022年3月18日 · What is the Million Dollar Highway? The Million Dollar Highway is a breathtaking scenic mountain pass that anyone traveling in Southwest Colorado must-see. This famous section of highway has breathtaking panoramas of steep, jagged mountains.

2021年9月7日 · Take in stunning views and a trip through mining history on one of Colorado's most thrilling and dangerous roads. A 25-mile stretch of paved highway nestled high in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains...

Highway 550 runs from northern New Mexico all the way up to southern Colorado. But the section from Silverton, Colorado, to Ouray, Colorado — the section high in the mountains — has been dubbed the Million Dollar Highway. Here are some things to know if you are going to make the drive. 1. Legends Abound About Its Name.

2024年3月3日 · Known as one of the most stunning drives on the planet, the Million Dollar Highway is a road trip everyone must experience. This ultimate guide will tell you everything you need to know about driving from Durango to Ouray.

The Million Dollar Highway, also known as U.S. Route 550, is a scenic and treacherous mountain road that runs through the heart of the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. With stunning views of towering peaks, deep gorges, and alpine meadows, the highway is a popular destination for adventure seekers, road trippers, and outdoor ...

2020年10月27日 · Located in Colorado, the Million Dollar Highway is one of Colorado’s most scenic byways. Apart of U.S 550 and the San Juan Skyway, the Million Dollar Highway is a 25 mile (40 km) stretch of two-lane mountain road between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado.

The Million Dollar Highway is the iconic section of the San Juan Skyway between Silverton and Ouray. The nail-biting road winds around hairpin turns on the side of a cliff for 23 miles between the two adorable mountain towns of Ouray, Colorado and Silverton, Colorado.

Offering breathtaking mountain, valley and gorge views, the Million Dollar Highway cost a reported million dollars a mile to build. The road winds and clings to the mountain providing dramatic view at every turn. Part of the San Juan Skyway Colorado Scenic Byway.

2024年2月1日 · Are you ready for an unforgettable journey through some of Colorado's most breathtaking landscapes? In this guide to driving the million dollar highway, I'll tell you the best stops, views, eats, hikes, and much more!