Overlooks the Million Dollar Highway!
How to get there:
Starts at the top of Red Mountain Pass turning east off of US-550 just beyond the Red Mountain Pass sign.
- From Ouray to CR14
- 13 miles 20 mins
- GPS
- Parking Area
- 37.8959 -107.7138
In General:
- Length: 6 miles
- Driving Time: min. 40 mins
This easy route (CAUTION: If there has been heavy rain it can be pretty mucky!) leads you past the St. Paul Lodge for back-country skiers and along a winding ledge on the west side of the mountain range. You will pass areas with mining remnants, the largest of which is the site of the Brooklyn Mine.
Photo Ops:
This is a beautiful, easy 4wd route with panoramic views of the infamous Black Bear Pass route, the Bullion King Basin, Red Mountain and lots of beautiful flowers during the summer wildflower season.