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Million Dollar Highway - picture

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Scenic header: The Teton Range in the fall. · NPS Photo/Tobiason · Photo credits

US550 Between Durango and Silverton, Colorado

"The Million-Dollar Highway"

The "Million-Dollar Highway" derives its name from the low grade gold ore present in its road bed.

San Juan Skyway

Colorado

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Million Dollar Highway - picture
Million Dollar Highway - picture · American Tour Association
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Places & useful connections

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Confirm current access, opening arrangements, reservations and the suitability of your planned roads and walks. Photographs may show earlier conditions.