Durango to Ouray - Million Dollar Mountain Views - HWY 550

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Million Dollar Highway 550 Silverton Colorado. The Million Dollar Highway 550, spanning from Durango to Ouray, Colorado, offers an awe-inspiring and thrilling journey through the heart of the stunning San Juan Mountains. This legendary scenic byway showcases some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States. Starting in Durango, travelers are greeted with a blend of rugged wilderness and charming historic sites. As the highway winds its way north, it reaches the quaint town of Silverton, nestled amidst towering peaks and steep canyons. Silverton's old-world charm and mining heritage add a fascinating touch to the journey. The road then ascends to its climax, traversing heart-stopping hairpin turns and steep cliffs, rewarding adventurers with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn. The drive culminates in the picturesque town of Ouray, known as the "Switzerland of America," with its charming Victorian architecture and natural hot springs. The Million Dollar Highway 550 promises an unforgettable and enriching experience, immersing travelers in the unmatched splendor of Colorado's rugged mountain beauty.
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@wyyeti4004 11 месяцев назад

We drove from Durango to Ouray, right before winter, a few years ago. There were a few rock slides. We were towing our Airstream. It was white knuckle. When we got down to the gas station in Ouray, my husband got out, patted the ground & said “never again”. 🙂

@MidwestMamasAdventures 11 месяцев назад

You should always have your gold pan with you my friend. I think mine is in my rv. Never know when your gonna strike it rich! ❤

@rickcrippen5180 11 месяцев назад

Drove this in ‘78. Still remember that view of Silverton from above.

@jasons_tx_adventures 11 месяцев назад

WOW!!! Me and my parents really enjoyed watching every second of this drive! Russ...You should win an award for this one! AMAZING area. AMAZING video to say the least!🏆👍👍🏞️

@philwhite5815 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the gorgeous views. If you continue on 50 highway east through Kansas you will pass right by my house in Hutchinson Kansas when you cross 61 highway N and 50 highway E.

@kathyskidmore1877 11 месяцев назад

The San Juan mountain range is spiritual

@seymourrivers6169 11 месяцев назад

That rear facing camera was a great addition to the channel 🎉

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Glad you think so!

@sunnyskye213 11 месяцев назад

It TRULY IS ONE IN A MILLION....GLAD U VENTURED IT, RUSS!☺️

@DeeKoyote 11 месяцев назад

I Take the Million Dollar Highway once a Year... actually just did it today!! 7/30/2023

@johnharney6548 11 месяцев назад

One of your best yet Russ

@cynthiabackman6174 11 месяцев назад

The church and drive into Silverton is my favorite. Thanks for sharing

@LeidonWestEames 11 месяцев назад

Highway 550 is my all time fav. I go to silverton from Texas once a year. I Love driving the alpine loop backroads. Awesome!

@pauladams7344 11 месяцев назад

We dreamed of their lives. They dreamed of ours. - Larry McMurtry

@sunnflowerr11 11 месяцев назад

I'd luv some 55 degree weather right now!

@rickcrippen5180 11 месяцев назад

Boy, you earned a nice dinner this time !!

@williambingham2459 11 месяцев назад

September 15 following is when the aspen groves turn golden. Awesome place. Road out of Cortez over Lizard Pass to Tellurid and down across to Ouray is some ride too. You would love. Ought to see Black Canyon near Montrose toward the east at Gunnison is something to see, also. 😊

@kathyskidmore1877 11 месяцев назад

Thank you thank you thank you!

@Denise-nu2uw 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for newest video on Silverton drive.... I know it must have been a hard but gorgeous drive.....so do appreciate what you do for viewers.... I'm 75 and 90 % homebound....your videos make my days..... Thank you so very much.... May God keep you safe on the roads ahead....Denise

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@donwalker8292 11 месяцев назад

Great drive, great descriptions. Just a word from a local, though - Ouray is pronounced youRay, and Telluride is Tell You Tide.

@FreshAir831 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Russ for your excellent videoes! Not only front, but now back views, as well as, drone! The added bonus is feeling like we are physically riding shotgun with you on all these adventures! Congrats on creating the best videoes on RU-vid in my opinion. Keep on rolling…. 🎉

@allenpatterson3504 11 месяцев назад

Such beautiful aera thanks Russ

@dan24329 11 месяцев назад

thank you russ for all the work you do i can not travel no more so you fill a void in my life

@shootermcgavin1554 11 месяцев назад

Awesome. I fell in love with this area so much that I built my vacation home outside Durango. Never run out of things to do. Best kept secret in the USA.

@geezerpleasers_OG 11 месяцев назад

This is an amazing, beautiful video. I am one of those people with a debilitating fear of heights. I could never drive that road without suffering a panic attack, and having to call a tow truck to get me back. Thanks to your video, I finally get to experience the ride. Thank you so much for posting this.

@joyce46jul 11 месяцев назад

Love your rear camera view Beautiful colors blues, greens, etc.

@jgringo5516 11 месяцев назад

I’m right there with ya. I’m pouring with sweat in my living room now watching those straight drops. I’d have passed out riding shotgun with him. I’ve been where he’s headed next to Gunnison. It’s very nice, but thankfully I was never on a road like this one. Definitely something your brain has to get used to. Oh boy!

@okiejammer2736 11 месяцев назад

Awesome! 👍 A great video. Wow. Thanks so much, Russ. Love the rear camera views too.

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@lloydbaker6988 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, RVerTV Russ YEAH , Million Dollar Highway Buckled Up ,Let's Roll Russ.👍

@henrywardell4635 11 месяцев назад

God Bless , United States America, Russ , RVerTV Fans. We Love RVerTV - Grand Journey Thru - U.S.A. - Grand Videos - Grand Music. Russ - TOO COOL 4 SCHOOL. Happy Trails - U.S.A. - Russ - RVerTV Fans. Have A Great Summer/ Have A Great Day Eh. Thank you Russ.🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

@johndesilets7060 11 месяцев назад

Excellent quality video. Thanks for that!!!

@josephkeylich9552 11 месяцев назад

Was through their several years ago, truly one of GODS creation. B safe n thanks!

@valerie022848 11 месяцев назад

Wow! Beautiful, but terrifying! With my fear of heights and the drop offs right at the roadway, my heart was in my throat. No way would I want to take that highway!

@amyrose103 11 месяцев назад

I travel this road every summer love it.

@RV_Chef_Life 11 месяцев назад

My wife and I made that trip last summer. Couldn’t of imagined having to pull the trailer as well because that Hwy is sketchy with drop offs and lack of guardrails.

@kathyskidmore1877 11 месяцев назад

Russ you really got some Kodac moment shots! ❤ beautiful drive

@wendypederson243 11 месяцев назад

@27:39 did you notice the Elk on top of the red trimmed building? Cool!

@Denise-nu2uw 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for all that you do for your viewers.... You must love what you do!

@adinahmichaelinsights5462 11 месяцев назад

Have you been through Central Oregon and on the way to John Day it is very similar but this is bigger mountains and a lot more of it.. Awe inspiring from a Generous Creator.

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Not yet!

@seymourrivers6169 11 месяцев назад

Good road to crank up that song GTO from the 1960’s. 🎉

@katkatkat88888 11 месяцев назад

You outdid yourself with this one, spectacular! A lot of people are afraid to drive the 550, but it's one of our favorites. Nothing more beautiful!

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! 👍

@rickcrippen5180 11 месяцев назад

There must be awards for videos like this. Notify RU-vid.

@joannewinters9616 11 месяцев назад

Awesome thank you Russ this is been so neat

@user-rp6nf9sz6t 11 месяцев назад

Russ, love the rear camera...

@ardathowens5716 11 месяцев назад

Russ really enjoyed watching you enjoy this drive. If you ever get a chance go to Black canyon. Its the grand canyon of colorado

@meloneyparker 11 месяцев назад

Spectacular! Isn't it refreshing to need a jacket?!

@imanutnur7 11 месяцев назад

Did this very same trip a couple years ago. I missed the guard rails so my daughter enjoyed the scenery as I was watching the road. We pulled off at the same spot.

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Very cool!

@nadinejohnson2189 11 месяцев назад

🕊️ Hi Traveling with RVerTV ⛰️🚐 On the road 🛣️ again 🎶 Always Safe Traveling Thank You!💞 Ps Beautiful Views ⛰️ the Waterfall 🌊💦🌊 so Relaxing 👍🏽

@betha3558 11 месяцев назад

The mountains are so beautiful. Love your traveling adventures.

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@marianbrinley4389 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful ride! Thank you for sharing this drive with us!! ❤❤❤

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@trishalaverentz8510 11 месяцев назад

🤗🤗 Loved spending time with you again.. Thank you.. Another beautiful trip.... Be safe... 🙏🙏❤️

@sooner_born2256 11 месяцев назад

Good job on this one!⛰

@forrestgump9576 11 месяцев назад

So well done, love it! Seven years ago I visited Silverton, Telluride, and Ouray. It was the first time seeing mountains in real life (50 years old). The Storyteller Indian store specializes in Navajo and Zuni sterling silver jewelry. Absolutely beautiful store and owners! Lots of wonderful stores. Surprised you did not go through the original jail museum site in Silverton. In Ouray (you - ray), there is a wonderful little hole in the wall cafe, Maggie's Kitchen, that makes awesome burgers and salads. So many wonderful jeep trails going up through the mountains. Engineer pass was breathtaking. If you have time, stop and see Animas Fork a preserved mining ghost town. Definitely one of the most beautiful places in the U.S.! Thank you for a wonderful video, it was good seeing it again!

@kcpl8er 11 месяцев назад

I ride a motorcycle and took it up there a couple years ago and it is the most beautiful road I've ever been on

@jamesspikes3786 11 месяцев назад

It’s a great drive, I have been on 550 a couple of times going to Montrose on a hunting trip.

@bettybrigance6784 11 месяцев назад

So enjoyable....thanks

@BleezyChuckles 11 месяцев назад

I did this drive back in the fall of 2020. Very nice drive. Glad you got to experience it.

@4circuit 11 месяцев назад

Looking at the charging situation along your route I will have no issues making the same trip. l can't wait!! Thanks for the great videos.

@juliogonzales5441 11 месяцев назад

Great 👍 mountain view with big trees 😊

@jgringo5516 11 месяцев назад

Man oh man! That stuff @ about 1:03 had me pouring with sweat just watching from home. You and all the other drivers who can make that stretch are legends in my book. Wow!

@neldamalone1922 11 месяцев назад

Oh I love the back camera!! Thanks for sharing!!

@s95033 11 месяцев назад

In Silverton you parked right next to one of the best museums I have ever been in. Highly recommended next time you are in that area.

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Next time!

@ardathowens5716 11 месяцев назад

It is a great museum

@JAT922 11 месяцев назад

That guy in the truck was probably saying “There goes that same RVer Tv guy again”

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

probably. hahaha. very funny

@georgesimpson1102 11 месяцев назад

Rver TV the music you played comes on at the perfect time

@lindahoudek9855 11 месяцев назад

A little bit of a white knuckle drive, but well worth it. Love the views from the rear view camera. Thanks Russ!

@garagestuff9653 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the ride.

@rickb5946 11 месяцев назад

Great trip!!!

@mowcowbell 11 месяцев назад

I remember driving US550 from Durango to Silverton in a 1980 Mazda B2000 pickup. 5 speed manual and I was barely able to grind up those passes in 2nd gear doing about 20 mph. Thank you very much for bringing up some fond memories.

@johnhenry7010 11 месяцев назад

Great ride, just glad you were driving, otherwise I'd have never seen such a wonderful place, love to fly, but can't handle high places :0)

@touchofnature2862 11 месяцев назад

AWESOME RIDE, MADE MY DAY GREAT. BE SAFE😇

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, you too!

@delseville1913 11 месяцев назад

Awesome video Russ my son and I did this trip a few years ago on Harley’s. This was a great revisit

@catsmack8102 11 месяцев назад

Russ, drop by Telluride, since you’re the area. You’ll love it!

@rv2travel 11 месяцев назад

I’ve been up that road a few times and it never gets old. Love it!

@oldmoto5009 11 месяцев назад

Love the rear camera view, the driving view is great, what a road trip

@starman10548 11 месяцев назад

Ouray is one of my favorite Colorado towns.

@StevenKingMarch051961 11 месяцев назад

Great trip keep it coming beautiful places.

@susanboatman7913 11 месяцев назад

Russ, absolutely amazing drive and video. This country is so blessed with spectacular beauty.

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

It really is!

@lindanellis7326 11 месяцев назад

Pretty area of Colorado as you were driving you showed some views looking towards the passenger side would have loved to see more of the left and right side looking at the mountains thanks for taking us on the tour

@rosec8622 11 месяцев назад

Most guests are surprised that there are no guardrails on much of this highway to Ouray. Having no guardrails allows the road to be plowed in the winter because the snow can be pushed off the edge. The Million Dollar Highway was an old toll road built in the 1880's by Otto Mears. Those tunnels are snow sheds for vehicles to be protected from avalanches and heavy snows.

@stevenmoser7233 11 месяцев назад

Love the video. Ouray is true grit and ridgeway was also. Loved Silverton. Sone of those mountains you can see ski slopes. You are the best.

@shirleyc7175 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful clouds.

@kathyhepler382 11 месяцев назад

Thank you. Russ. Awesome video. Gorgeous scenery. Never. Been up here!!¡. Safe travels 🥾🥾

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@peterselten500 11 месяцев назад

Hi russ thanks for the tour amazing part of the country loved all of it . Cheers mate🇦🇺

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@MySORRELL 11 месяцев назад

THANKS!

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@lorilove4706 11 месяцев назад

Best travel videos on RU-vid!! So clear and fun!

@dlester6909 11 месяцев назад

Very nice. 😊

@kt-fl6ps 11 месяцев назад

This really is a million dollar road with spectacular views. Your footage is really great esp the drone footage, and the back camera it was a nice edition. Thank you for sharing the journey. Safe travels.

@robertjean659 11 месяцев назад

Wow Russ, one of the best drives you have taken us on. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

@LMGSvideos 11 месяцев назад

Did that drive last October. My most watched video!! It’s was quite a bit colder, and more snow on the mountains. The road wasn’t too bad.

@DreamCather147 11 месяцев назад

America The Beautifull !

@lindamartin2045 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful, stupendous trip. Colors and textures. Gorgeous sky and water features. Thank you. Take care.👍👍

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Many thanks!

@jimp.7286 11 месяцев назад

I really like the rear camera views. I bet it smelled like a Christmas tree farm up there. The section after silverton was incredible even on camera. Around every other corner, another kodak moment. They all looked like one of those old ads for beer, lol. You've added yet another bucket list destination for many folks I'm sure. Cheers again and thanks! 👍

@yawndave 11 месяцев назад

Hey Russ, hope you're doing well on your way to Sturgis. I've driven the Million Dollar Highway several times, thanks for bringing back the memories. Ouray Brewery makes a fine IPA and the short hike at Box Canyon Falls is really cool. Safe travels and happy trails!

@ninawade3055 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much,enjoyed the video, beautiful place😊

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@robertjensen3637 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful episode Russ Tnx for that, greeting from the Netherlands.

@rvingsooz 11 месяцев назад

Spectacular !!!

@wbvmcgary 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Russ. 550 is one of the few roads I have not been on in Colorado. I appreciate all you do. God Bless!!

@rodneyprimm5984 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing,Russ ! Awesome country we have. Great job on video 👍👍🙏♥️

@uktenatsila9168 11 месяцев назад

Outstanding! Thank you.

@glenn6292 11 месяцев назад

I did this drive a few weeks ago. It's spectacular!

@joywyse6996 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Russ for the ride. Glad you got to see the Million Dollar Highway. I stopped driving down there a while back. It got to be scary. I'm from AZ and it was a bit much for me. Anyway, you had beautiful weather all the way. I stopped at the Red Mountain pass area where the mine is a few times and got great pictures of it. I'm in awe every time I drive through the San Juans. My favorite drive to AZ. I take 145 to Cortez now. Still very beautiful but not quite as high. I'm in the Montrose area and I hope you can stop at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It's sort of like the Grand Canyon but narrower and north and south rims are closer together. You will be impressed with it for sure. The Gunnison River runs way below the rims. There are a lot of view points too. My favorite is Sunset View and High Point. I can see it from my balcony. Thanks again.

@georgemccoy219 11 месяцев назад

Best RVr TV production I have ever seen. This little jaunt up over the Million Dollar Hwy. was full of amazing views. That rearview camera paid for itself with just this one video Russ!! Thank you!! Yeah, I'll bet you were a bit tuckered out after driving that road!

@goodoakpress 11 месяцев назад

I'm so glad you finally got to take this drive. I've done it a few times myself. It's really interesting to drive it on a rainy day. Ouray is a fun little town. My friends and I would stop for lunch at the Ouray Brewery. We'd get a table up on the upper deck and enjoy a bird's eye view of Main Street while we enjoyed their delicious burgers. I've taken many photos of the town, and have shot some nice video footage there as well, until the day my camera battery died on me for good. Oh well. I suppose it gives me a good excuse to to back there again someday.