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Enjoy breathtaking scenery, small mountain towns, and excellent wildlife viewing. If you have the time, there are plenty of hiking trails right off the road.
The drive from Durango to Ouray via Colorado 550 (The San Juan Skyway) is one of the most gorgeous roads in the country. The drive itself is worth your time, but if you have time be sure to make stops along the way at the many waterfalls, hiking trails, and lakes along the road. This drive passes the Continental Divide as well as many other extreme elevation changes, so make sure your car has good breaks and you pack warm clothing!
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Brandy McClendon
7/17/2025
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Crystal Sibson
8/14/2020
Beautiful Drive
I love the drive on the Million Dollar Highway. The roads are narrow and windy but there is so much to see. ...
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Andreas Slette
6/14/2017
Gorgeous
beautiful drive all year round
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Payton Bartlett
11/16/2016
Amazing
This drive is amazing and definitely one that I will remember for awhile.
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Jonathon Reed
11/8/2016
Unforgettable
Amazing way to experience the mountains of southern Colorado! Drive slow and careful and take all the time you can to stop and look around.
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Nathan Gilpin
2/27/2016
Awesome Touring Route
If you go in Winter, stop in Ouray and watch the ice climbers. Make you to stop at the overlook near Bear(?) Creek Falls ...
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Amber Andrew
1/17/2016
Best Drive In The Area
The best part of Colorado! The bomb.com.
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Jason Hatfield
12/23/2015
One of the most scenic drives in Colorado. Drive this in early fall for spectacular mountains covered in forests of gold.
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