Durango to Montrose
Any info on the best route from Durango to Montrose driving our class A gas powered Grand Star MOHO pulling our 4000 pound toad is appreciated. We went from Grand Junction to Durango via Moab as our ...
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Maw, Jim & Jake wrote:
Our GPS suggests 160 to 145 to 62 to 550. Any steep climbs or descents there?
Thank you.
JMAT
From Durango to Montrose we always go straight up 550 through Silverton and on to Ouray. However, we enjoy mountain driving like this. Some folks don't and that's why you'll hear 'don't do it'.
The other alternative is the way your GPS suggests: 160 west to 145 up through Telluride, then 62 to 550. (NOTE: 550 at this point will be very flat. It's the lower part between Ouray/Silverton/Durango that's exciting!)
Still, on your GPSs route before you come to Telluride, you will have a climb with gentle curves. It's a nice wide highway, just take your time. Have fun!
