Best Road Trip Drives: Million Dollar Highway, Colorado
If breathtaking mountain scenery and heart-stopping hairpin turns are your thing, you need to take a drive along Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway. This approximately 25-mile stretch of U.S. highway 550 connects the towns of Ouray and Silverton through the incredible Uncompahgre Gorge. The steep drops and sharp turns mean this road is not for the faint of heart, but braving this unique stretch of road will reward you with amazing memories that will last you for years.
Note that due to the treacherousness of the Million Dollar Highway, it’s best to plan your road trip in the summer months. While the road remains open during the winter, harsh weather conditions can make it even more dangerous and can necessitate chains on your tires in order to traverse. Unless you’re used to driving in snow, it’s best to avoid the road in the winter.