Gribblenation

After leaving Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park I returned to US Route 50 via Colorado State Route 347.  I traveled west on US 50 towards Montrose to reach US 550.  My route ahead was south over the San Juan Mountains via; US 550, the Million Dollar Highway, and San Juan Skyway. This article serves as the 22nd entry in the 2016 Summer Mountain Trip Series.  Part 21 regarding CO 347, South Rim Road, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park can be found below: 2016 Summer Mountain Trip Part 21; CO 347, South Rim Road, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park US 550 over the San Juan Mountains is one of the most well known scenic highways in Colorado and is a segment of the 233 mile San Juan Skyway.  US 550 is mostly known for the narrow segment of highway from Ouray south over Red Mountain Pass to Silverton.  This segment of US 550 between Ouray and Silverton is known historically as the "Million Dollar Highway." The origins of the ...