Molas Pass. The highest point between Durango and Silverton is Molas Pass, topping out at 10,970 feet. This stunning stretch of highway has views of rolling high country meadows backed by jagged mountains. Molas Pass is also home to Molas and Little Molas lakes which are popular camping and daytime recreation spots in the summer. More @Wikipedia
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