San Juan Skyway
San Juan Skyway is a world-famous loop through southwest Colorado — linking Durango , Silverton, Ouray, and Telluride. Ride over high passes, explore historic mining towns, and enjoy offbeat dining and lodging.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Rocky Mountains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | San Juan County |
| District | San Juan Mountains |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 37.2 |
| Longitude | -107.9 |
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12:51 PM LOCAL TIME_San Juan Skyway is a **360-mile/580-kilometer mountain circuit** that threads across southwestern Colorado, linking the historic towns of Durango, Silverton, Ouray, and Telluride in a clockwise loop. Beyond its cinematic switchbacks and high-altitude crossings — Red Mountain Pass (SR 6), Coal Bank Pass_ — the route also showcases a dozen smaller valleys, glacier-carved canyons, and well-preserved historic districts. Visitors come for independent drives, off-the-beaten-path hikes, and year-round outdoor recreation — from winter snow to summer rafting and fall foliage. Off the highway, look for heritage hotels, locally owned cafes, and seasonal events that reflect the region’s mining, railroad, and Native histories.
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