Route in colorado

smlranger wrote:
Ran across this thread and since we are heading to that area for the first time this September, will ask about best/most scenic routes that are suitable for my 43' coach towing a F150.

We plan to travel from Colorado Springs down to Pueblo, then take 50 west to Montrose. From Montrose had planned to head down to Silverton, then Durango, then over to Mesa Verde before moving on to Moab and several places in Utah. Is 550 south from Silverton to Durango not a great idea?

Keep in mind I drove over the Beartooth highway several years ago East to West into Yellowstone driving a 36' DP towing a Ford Explorer. I had no issues with that drive....it was a challenge at places but we did fine.

Bob & Ann is not being dramatic at all about the stretch of 550 from Ouray to Silverton. My suggestion would be to go to youtube and see some of the many videos people have posted about that drive.

I would do it with my 54' combo 1 ton truck with TT in tow. My truck is modern, properly maintained and I would have no issue doing that drive. That does not mean the drive is for everyone... even with dry roads. I quite enjoy heights and living on the edge and love that type of adventure so take that for what it is worth. I'm sure my wife would not fully agree about taking that route though.