How long does it take to ride the Million Dollar Highway?

Driving time, with no stops, is around 45 minutes. Note that there are no pit stops along Million Dollar Highway: no gas stations, no restrooms, no services. There are, however, fantastic views. Along this stretch of highway, you'll travel over Uncompahgre Gorge and across Red Mountain Pass.



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With over 400 deaths since 1992, it remains one of the most dangerous highways in the US. However, the million-dollar views and abandoned mining towns make it worth the danger.

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CHARLOTTE — A road in North Carolina has been named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to SAVOTEUR. The Tail of the Dragon, which begins at the Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, is a remote, long, twisting road with 318 curves, 11 bridges, and few guardrails.

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The most notable part of the drive is the 12-mile stretch over Red Mountain Pass through Uncompahgre Gorge. This portion features a 8% grade and narrow switchbacks. As you might guess, it can get backed up with traffic from time to time due to slow cars, large trucks, and many RVs that end up on the route.

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The pass is traversed by the Million Dollar Highway, U.S. Highway 550 between Ouray and Silverton, which is part of the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway. The pass is known for being treacherous in the wintertime due to the steep 8% grade and switchbacks on the north side facing Ouray, though the entire road is paved.

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