Red Mountain Pass
the 11,018-ft crux, mine ruins and rust-red peaks
Red Mountain Pass is one of the places Roamward flags on the Million Dollar Highway because it gives the drive its texture: the 11,018-ft crux, mine ruins and rust-red peaks. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Million Dollar Hwy runs Durango → Ouray, CO. San Juan Mountains, no guardrails.
Nearby route stops
- Silverton — a perfectly preserved high-country mining town (Million Dollar Hwy)
- Ouray — the “Switzerland of America,” boxed in by cliffs (Million Dollar Hwy)
This is a route-context guide, not a canonical Roamward check-in yet. Save the full route from its route guide. Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
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