Maw, Jim and Jake,
As has been said, the direct route from Durango to Montrose is what's known as the "Million dollar highway". Or, also known as the 550. Now, everyone's tolerances for certain situations, especially in mountain driving conditions will vary. Just what a person, (husband or wife etc.) will think is "scary" is all different in all of us. We have done that road, at least a dozen times in various motorhome towing operations and, also riding our Honda Goldwing.
It's an outstanding drive. One of the most scenic in all of Colorado. There are many out there but, this one it top ranked in scenery. Yep, no guard rails. But, who uses guard rails for driving anyway? All kidding aside, there's quite a bit of hills and grades but, without doubt, once you've done it, you'll want to come back. You'll use lots of low gear for both climbing and going down the other side.
It's amazing to me that others TELL people not to go on this road if they've never done it. You should make that decision for yourself. It's something one has to see for themselves. Now, once you've done it and, it does not appeal to you, then you can make an educated decision as to not travel it again.
Scott
As has been said, the direct route from Durango to Montrose is what's known as the "Million dollar highway". Or, also known as the 550. Now, everyone's tolerances for certain situations, especially in mountain driving conditions will vary. Just what a person, (husband or wife etc.) will think is "scary" is all different in all of us. We have done that road, at least a dozen times in various motorhome towing operations and, also riding our Honda Goldwing.
It's an outstanding drive. One of the most scenic in all of Colorado. There are many out there but, this one it top ranked in scenery. Yep, no guard rails. But, who uses guard rails for driving anyway? All kidding aside, there's quite a bit of hills and grades but, without doubt, once you've done it, you'll want to come back. You'll use lots of low gear for both climbing and going down the other side.
It's amazing to me that others TELL people not to go on this road if they've never done it. You should make that decision for yourself. It's something one has to see for themselves. Now, once you've done it and, it does not appeal to you, then you can make an educated decision as to not travel it again.
Scott
Maw, Jim & Jake wrote:
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 Semi Truck GPS suggested (adding 100 miles to the trip) but wondered if there are more direct routes that would be alright and shorter. Our GPS suggests 160 to 145 to 62 to 550. Any steep climbs or descents there?
Thank you.
JMAT
Lizard Head Pass is one of the more gentile drives in the area -- Beautiful drive you should enjoy -- should be a little cooler than Utah -- lots of great little stops along the way -- When we stopped at Trout Lake I was ready to move in -- Dunton is a neat area and Telluride -- then Ralph Lourain's fences, before you get to Ridgway.
Beautiful area .
BOL,
