It’s just south of Ouray and infamous for its dangerous curves and steep drop offs. Power lines along the highway prevented me from getting better footage but maybe next time I’ll figure it out. Watch in HiDef at Full Screen.
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Driving Colorado’s Diabolical Million Dollar Highway
This video is from this past summer. Watch with extreme caution! Watch at HiDef and Full Screen.
Colorado’s “Million Dollar Highway”
One of the most scenic highways in the United States, if not one of the most dangerous, the Million Dollar Highway is a must drive if you’re in Colorado. As part of US Route 550, the 25 miles from Ouray to Silverton represents the most scary and jaw dropping stretch. It was originally built in 1882 to serve the local mining industry. Sheer drop offs to my right caused me to slow down and find a safe spot for picture taking.
Uncompahgre Gorge, just south of Ouray.
No guardrails here!
I’d hate to drive through here in winter.
Red Mountain
