Red Mountain Tours

A section of US Route 550 that runs from Silverton to Ouray in Colorado is knows as "The Million Dollar Highway", and it's a thrilling (or terrifying) ride. Narrow roads, steep cliff walls, dizzying drop-offs....and no guard rails. It all makes for a white-knucke drive, albeit one with breath-taking views. There's some conjecture about the origin of the name - some say it's because it cost a million dollars to create, others say it's because of the million dollar views. Either way, it's a drive you won't soon forget. #colorado #ouray #milliondollarhighway #silverton #roadtrip #beautifuldrives
A section of US Route 550 that runs from Silverton to Ouray in Colorado is knows as "The Million Dollar Highway", and it's a thrilling (or terrifying) ride. Narrow roads, steep cliff walls, dizzying drop-offs....and no guard rails. It all makes for a white-knucke drive, albeit one with breath-taking views. There's some conjecture about the origin of the name - some say it's because it cost a million dollars to create, others say it's because of the million dollar views. Either way, it's a drive you won't soon forget. #colorado #ouray #milliondollarhighway #silverton #roadtrip #beautifuldrives
Always interesting driving on Red Mountain Pass. Just when you think it's the blizzards that are dangerous, remember to look up.
This is a wonderful mining district right along Highway 550 in Colorado. You can access it even closer via road 31.

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SIlverton, CO

Silverton Mountain Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Silverton with a visit to Silverton Mountain Ski Resort. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Silverton Mountain Ski Resort
Snow Wall Along a Mountain Pass in the San Juan Mountains

Animas Forks

You can find out about the history of Silverton with a stop at Animas Forks. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.

Animas Forks
Driving along the Million Dollar Highway coming out of Ouray... #Adventure #Waterfall #Ouray #Colorado #MyBackyard

Bear Creek Falls

Explore the lovely green spaces of Bear Creek Falls and enjoy the ski slopes in Ouray. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Bear Creek Falls
depot, Silverton, Colorado, USA

Silverton Railroad Depot

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Silverton Railroad Depot during your trip to Silverton. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its ski slopes.

Silverton Railroad Depot
Ouray Ice Park in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

Ouray Ice Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Ouray Ice Park, a lovely green space in Ouray. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Ouray Ice Park

Imogene Pass

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Imogene Pass, a lovely green space in Ouray. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront, or seek out the ski slopes.

Imogene Pass

Best Lodging Options Near Red Mountain

The Wyman Hotel

The Wyman Hotel

3 out of 5
1371 Greene St Silverton CO
The Wyman Hotel
The Frenchman Suites

The Frenchman Suites

2 out of 5
1335 Greene St Silverton CO
The Frenchman Suites
Camel's Garden Hotel

Camel's Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
250 W. San Juan Ave. Telluride CO
Camel's Garden Hotel
Smedley's Suites

Smedley's Suites

2.5 out of 5
1314 Greene Street Silverton CO
Smedley's Suites
The Hotel Telluride

The Hotel Telluride

4 out of 5
199 North Cornet Street Telluride CO
The Hotel Telluride
Aspen Room Serene Retreat at Columbine

Aspen Room Serene Retreat at Columbine

2 out of 5
Silverton CO
Aspen Room Serene Retreat at Columbine
Columbine Roadhouse in Silverton

Columbine Roadhouse in Silverton

2 out of 5
Silverton CO
Columbine Roadhouse in Silverton
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