Colorado - San Juan Skyway

Description: Travel the "road to the sky" that offers views ranging from the towering 14,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains to rolling hillsides speckled with ancient Indian pueblo ruins. Browse through the Victorian towns of Durango, Silverton, Ouray, and Telluride and visit famous Mesa Verde National Park. Soak in historic Hot Springs, ride the narrow-gauge railroad, and sleep under the stars or in one of the area's cozy lodges. Winter offers opportunities for skiing, snowmobiling and viewing spectacular scenery.

Time to Allow: 1 to 2 days

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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org

"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."