Scenic route
San Juan Skyway
A 233-mile loop through the San Juan Mountains, stitching together old mining towns, 11,000-foot passes, and the white-knuckle “Million Dollar Highway” into one unforgettable circle.
Why drive it
A high-country loop through Colorado’s wildest mountains.
Ride the Durango & Silverton steam train, soak in Ouray’s hot springs, and time the high passes for fall aspen gold. Weather turns fast up here — start early.
States on this route
The signature stops
What to pull over for.
01Durangohistoric railroad town and southern gatewayCO02Silvertona tiny mining town ringed by 13,000-ft peaksCO03Ouraythe “Switzerland of America” with cliffside hot springsCO04Telluridea box-canyon resort town under Bridal Veil FallsCO05Lizard Head Passa 10,200-ft pass with classic San Juan viewsCO
Plan the drive
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