This is such a beautiful area. Be sure to take a drive north from Durango on highway 550 to at least Silverton. Even better, drive to Ouray. They don't call 550 the Million Dollar Highway for nothing!

Spent 6 days in the backcountry. Was one of the best experiences of my life. The landscapes were outstanding. Trails were well kept and I remain in awe of its beauty. Would highly recommend exploring this area. The lakes on a sunny day have the...More

The San Juan Nation Forest was a great place to drive through. We were able to enjoy the time driving through the area and loved the scenery.

Take some time and drive into the forest, or book a trip that takes you in. The area is just lovely with lots of scrub oak and aspen trees.

It is a very nice park to drive through! It offers beautiful views. Nice places to pull over and see the

We drove the highway from Durango to Sliverton and then on to Ouray - what a drive! The views are amazing. The San Juan National Forest is beautiful. Some white-knuckle driving for sure (being a Florida flat-lander) but well worth it. There are some amazing...More

It is always a great trip to ride the loop. See all of the cities along the way, Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Telluride, Cortez, Mancos!

We drive from Ouray to Durango on Route 550 aka The Million Dollar Highway through theses mountains and loved every minute. There are plenty of pull over spots and we took advantage of each one to take photos and listen to the sounds of trickling...More

Best way to see this place is on a Motorcycle because you not only get the sights You also get all the smells of the woods Trees and Plants Riding thru here Made me fall in Love with Colorado Early mornings are a bit chilly...More

Go hike or fish, it is a pristine quite soul refurbishing repite! Even as the chill of winter heads in, it is a beautiful place to enjoy.