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Million Dollar Highway

The 25-mile Silverton-to-Ouray stretch of US-550 in Colorado. Cliffside, no guardrails, hairpin switchbacks. Some of the most spectacular alpine driving in the…

25
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19
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North to Ouray ↔ South to Silverton
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The 25-mile Silverton-to-Ouray stretch of US-550 in Colorado. Cliffside, no guardrails, hairpin switchbacks. Some of the most spectacular alpine driving in the US.

The route

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🏙️ Silverton CO
Historic mining town at 9318 ft. Southern start of the drive.
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🎡 Silverton Visitor Center
A practical starting point before heading north on the Million Dollar Highway.
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⛽ The Whistle Stop
Fuel and basic services before the high mountain stretch.
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🎡 Silverton Train Station
All Aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad!
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🎡 Red Mountain Mining District
Historic mining country surrounded by red-stained peaks and old mine works.
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📸 Chattanooga Curve / Mining Views
An early scenic curve with mining-country views south of Red Mountain Pass.
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📸 Idarado Mine / Mining Overlook
A strong mining-history viewpoint near the old Idarado Mine area.
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📸 Red Mountain Pass Summit
Highest point of the drive at 11018 ft. Views across the Red Mountain Mining District.
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📸 Red Mountain No. 3 View
A dramatic view toward the red-colored peaks around Red Mountain Pass.
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🎡 Ironton Ghost Town
Preserved buildings from the 1880s silver boom. On the east side of the highway 150 yards off the road.
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🎡 Trans American Trail
The TransAmerica Trail near Ironton cuts through rugged mining country between Ouray and Silverton. Expect dirt-road adventure, big mountain views, and ghost-town atmosphere.
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🎡 Ouray Ice Park
Ice climbing venue in winter (Dec-March); Uncompahgre Gorge walk in summer.
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📸 Bear Creek Falls
200-foot waterfall dropping into the Uncompahgre Gorge directly beneath the highway.
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🎡 Box Canyon Falls Park
A short side stop near Ouray with a waterfall squeezed through a narrow canyon.
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📸 Uncompahgre Gorge
A dramatic gorge section where the highway clings to the mountain above the river.
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🏙️ Ouray CO
Northern terminus. "Switzerland of America" surrounded by 13000-ft peaks.
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⛽ Public Restrooms / Downtown Ouray
A practical stop at the north end of the Million Dollar Highway section.
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⛽ Ouray Fuel / Services
Fuel, food, and road-trip services at the Ouray end of the route.
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🎡 Ouray Hot Springs Pool
Historic public hot springs pool at the north end of Main Street.
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