Million Dollar Highway: What to Expect from Our Self-Guided Audio Tour
If there’s one drive in Colorado that should be on every traveler’s bucket list, it’s the Million Dollar Highway . Known for its breathtaking mountain views, thrilling curves, and rich mining history, this legendary road between Durango, Silverton, and Ouray is often called one of the most scenic drives in America. But what if you could experience the road with a personal storyteller in your car—sharing the history, legends, and hidden gems as you go? That’s exactly what you get with our Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Audio Tour . The Drive Itself – What Makes It Special The Million Dollar Highway runs for about 25 miles between Silverton and Ouray , forming part of the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway. Expect sheer cliffs, sharp switchbacks, and jaw-dropping views of the San Juan Mountains . Highlights along the way include: Red Mountain Pass – towering peaks painted in shades of iron ore red. Uncompahgre Gorge – dramatic cliffs plunging toward the river below. Historic Minin...