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Abrams Peak and Uncompahgre Gorge, U.S. Route 550, Million Dollar Highway, Ouray, Colorado

If you want autumn colors, incredible views, and some fun driving then you cannot go wrong with the Million Dollar Highway in the San Juan Mountains in early October. Uncompahgre Gorge, along with the scenic nearby mountain town of Ouray, is known as "The Switzerland of America". The changing aspen foliage here in autumn is truly lovely, so driving the highway in late September to early October is an important factor.

The Million Dollar Highway has a reputation for both great beauty and, for America anyway, hazardous driving. This is exaggerated certainly; in clear weather and maintaining the speed limits, it is fully safe as long as you can keep your eyes on the road. But I would not drive it during inclement weather, especially storms - sudden waterfalls appear and wash across the road, which in most places does not have guardrails (enabling fast snow removal during winter).

This is from Bear Creek Falls viewpoint, just South of Ouray. I highly recommend this dizzying stop. Standing on the platform, this view is in front of you; look extreme left and down and the bridal veil-like Bear Creek Falls is almost directly below you. Not recommended though for those folks who have vertigo...

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Taken in: United States / Colorado / Ouray (show map)

Taken on: October 11, 2021

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Camera: Nikon Z 7, f/5.6, 1/125 sec, 40mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

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