Colorado route stop · Million Dollar Hwy
Silverton
a perfectly preserved high-country mining town
Featured driveMillion Dollar Highway
StateColorado
Drive length~70 miles
Trip time1–2 days
Silverton is one of the places Roamward flags on the Million Dollar Highway because it gives the drive its texture: a perfectly preserved high-country mining town. 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
- Durango — start at the historic narrow-gauge railroad town (Million Dollar Hwy)
- Red Mountain Pass — the 11,018-ft crux, mine ruins and rust-red peaks (Million Dollar Hwy)
- Ouray — the “Switzerland of America” with cliffside hot springs (San Juan Skyway)
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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