High and rugged mountain range in the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado and northwestern New Mexico, including Major towns, all old mining camps, include Silverton, Ouray, and Telluride
How to Get There
From Durango, CO (50 mi): Take US-550 North, known as the Million Dollar Highway, through the heart of the San Juan Mountains, passing Ouray on the way to Silverton.
Overview
The San Juan Mountains are a high, rugged range of the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado, with many of Colorado's most spectacular peaks, jagged ridges, and old mining towns. The mountains are heavily mineralized, and mining built towns such as Silverton, Ouray, and Telluride. Tourism is now the main industry, with the narrow-gauge train, Jeeping, hiking, and skiing. The San Juan and Uncompahgre national forests cover much of the range, and the Continental Divide Trail follows the crest.
Highest Peaks
| Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Uncompahgre Peak | 14,321 feet |
| Mount Wilson | 14,252 feet |
| Mount Sneffels | 14,158 feet |
| Mount Eolus | 14,089 feet |
| Handies Peak | 14,058 feet |
| San Luis Peak | 14,022 feet |
Highlights
- Million Dollar Highway and the Durango & Silverton train
- Animas Forks and the Alpine Loop for 4WD
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