We deemed scenic State Hwy 145 the lesser of two challenges for Tergel as we traveled north thru the Colorado Mtns - from Cortez to Montrose. The so-called Million Dollar Hwy (US 550), while probably equally scenic, seemed like it would be a more tortured route for a motor home.
As it was, we truly enjoyed driving the not-heavily-traveled San Juan Skyway. Tergel did just fine, even up and over Lizard Head Pass (10,222'). Of course, we saw snow along the way and the mtn peaks were covered, but the drive was lovely. We followed the swollen Dolores River for a good piece of the way, which just added to the overall beauty. Jimmy thought kayaking the river would be fun, but one look at that raging-from-snowmelt river gave me the shivers! No way! (I think he was kidding.)
I wonder if the Million Dollar Hwy is open yet? We've traveled it in the car (beautiful!), but would not travel it in our MH.
ReplyDeleteThe Million Dollar Hwy is open! We drove to Silverton from Montrose yesterday (with friends in their car)and ended up in a snowstorm! Very picturesque - Jimmy was enthralled. But, we did not want to travel that route in the RV. The San Juan Skyway was spectacular in itself. We're on our way to Seattle and BC - maybe we'll see you up that-a-way later in summer? Be fun!
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