Million Dollar Highway, United States

Photography Tour in Million Dollar Highway

The best photos of Million Dollar Highway aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

Colorado's most dramatic 25 miles — hairpin turns without guardrails carved into the cliffs between Silverton and Ouray through the heart of the San Juan Mountains.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Red Mountain Pass (11,018 feet) — the highest and most dramatic of the three passes, with views of the rust-colored Red Mountain peaks stained by iron ore deposits
•Molas Pass Overlook (10,910 feet) — a pullout with views of the Grenadier Range, the Animas River valley, and the Needle Mountains of the Weminuche Wilderness

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Engineer Mountain Overlook — a pullout south of Coal Bank Pass with a view of the 12,968-foot peak and surrounding alpine basins that most drivers blast past at speed

Frequently Asked Questions

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roamee's photography tour of Million Dollar Highway takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

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roamee curates a walking route through Million Dollar Highway's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

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