The road that hairpins between Ouray and Durango has the reputation as the most dangerous road in the USA. I can see why. Naturally, I scoff at danger so we head for the high mountain passes. There is seldom any guardrail between the road and precipitous gorges rushing below us with snow melt and newly falling rain. The road rises to 11,000 feet and the temperature drops to 37. We see slushy snow mixed with the rain slashing against our windshield. Many tight turns recommend a maximum safe speed of 15 or 10 mph. We heed the recommendations.
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| S - curve North of Silverton, Colorado |
The road is under construction, they have been blasting rock and we are down to one lane full of potholes. There are numerous motorcyclists riding this road with us in the snow and rain!
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| Construction on the Million Dollar Highway |
We make it to the pass. I'd hate to see this road in the Winter!
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| In the Pass |
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