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Bookmark or Share- Ultimate Guide to The Million Dollar Highway - DurangoRed Mountain Pass is the highlight of the Million Dollar Highway, characterized by its steep grade, many turns, and deep drops just off the road. This section of highway passes abandoned mining buildings and is aptly named for the red color of rock seen from much of the road.
- Red Mountain Pass in Colorado is a treacherous drive in the ...Red Mountain Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,358m (11,018ft) above sea level, located on the boundary of Ouray and San Juan counties, in the US state of Colorado. At this elevation, it is one of the highest paved passes in Colorado.
- The Million Dollar Highway is One of the Most Scenic Drives ...Red Mountain Pass has junctions for two famous OHV routes – Ophir and Black Bear Pass. Black Bear Pass conveniently cuts through the mountains to connect Silverton and Telluride. Ophir Pass cuts through the same mountain area but connects Silverton to Ophir instead.
- Red Mountain Pass | Million Dollar Highway | ColoradoInfoRed Mountain Pass, aka the Million Dollar Highway, or a section of U.S. Highway 550 that travels through the San Juan Mountains, is one of Colorado’s most dangerous mountain passes. It’s also part of the San Juan Skyway, a scenic byway route between Ouray, Silverto n and Durango.
- US 550 Red Mountain Pass is closed due to a rockfallOuray and San Juan Counties — US 550 Red Mountain Pass is closed between Silverton and Ouray due to a rockfall. The boulder will require downsizing in order to remove it from the highway. Crews will begin work at first light, Wednesday morning. It is unknown when the highway will reopen.
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