Hwy 550 coming from South into Durango
This is will be my first trip in my 38 ft. motorhome to Colorado. Not used to mountain driving. I have been told by friend who has made the trip for 3 years that 550 is fine coming in from Cuba, but ...
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sullivanclan wrote:
We have traveled it often, back and forth from Ridgeway Colorado to Durango, one of the nicest drives anywhere. Due caution for any vehicle is necessary as these are mountain roads. Most challenging, on the psch is Silverton to Ouray/Ridgeway area. That is North of Durango on 550.
One thing we do when towing our jeep on steep roads is for one of us to drive the toad, lessening the load at times, that is just an option. Take your time, don't let others push you. Enjoy!
The OP is asking about 550 SOUTH of Durango to New Mexico, not north. The south section is an easy mountain route as others have reported.
