Rockies—the San Juan Mountains. Here’s your route:
Follow US 285/50/550 south for 289 miles
Pick up CO-62 W in Ridgeway
Hop on CO-145 south for the final run into Telluride
Your drive will take about 6.5 hours, covering 330 miles of beautiful mountain terrain. You’ll pass scenic areas like:
Monarch Pass
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Your route is going to take you through a lot of treacherous mountain passes and around countless hairpin turns, so be sure you’re prepared for the trip by letting the experts at
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