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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 11:17 PM
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Brought the Vette to Durango over a month ago. Have had a great time. Drove over to Silverton on the 550. Fun. If you head out of Silverton the other direction, it becomes the most dangerous highway in the country. I have been over it, but not with the Vette. Brother-in-law did it earlier this summer.

Yesterday the wife and I drove to Mancos and then to Cortez. Nice drive. Will want to get it back to Denver before snow hits.

I feel pretty fortunate.

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Having never been out West; could you explain what you mean by this : "If you head out of Silverton the other direction, it becomes the most dangerous highway in the country." You've peaked my curiosity
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I've done 550 north out of Silverton on the bike. That's one awesome road!
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Originally Posted by Glen1224
Having never been out West; could you explain what you mean by this : "If you head out of Silverton the other direction, it becomes the most dangerous highway in the country." You've peaked my curiosity
Looks like others have answered your question. Short answer: Silverton is a small town. Head out on 550 north or head out 550 south. Those are your options.

BTW: smoke from the Washington fires are a problem. Skies smoked up, not pretty at all.

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The smoke is horrible anywhere in the west these days! Here in Boise it's nasty but, I really feel for the folks who have lost their home and those in jeopardy of losing theirs.
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Looks like others have answered your question. Short answer: Silverton is a small town. Head out on 550 north or head out 550 south. Those are your options.

BTW: smoke from the Washington fires are a problem. Skies smoked up, not pretty at all.

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Yes ; my question has been answered. I thank you gentlemen.

My son lives in SF and I'm considering a trip thru the West and National Parks to photograph everything; then heading to SF. It won't be this year.
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Fun town. Great scenery, shops, trout fishing right in town and the weather was spectacular in late fall 2012.
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I love visiting Durango. The Honeyville shop is a MUST. The drive out of Silverton towards Ouray is gorgeous, but nearly impassable in the winter. The Fall is a great time to attempt that drive with the Aspen leaves changing colors.
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I love visiting Durango. The Honeyville shop is a MUST. The drive out of Silverton towards Ouray is gorgeous, but nearly impassable in the winter. The Fall is a great time to attempt that drive with the Aspen leaves changing colors.
My wife loves Honeyville. May come back when the Aspens are changing this fall. Wife has a trip here scheduled early October. Taking one of my grandson's out for a Dude Time lunch. Grandkids love the Vette. A special time for them. Papa, too.

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Originally Posted by Glen1224
Having never been out West; could you explain what you mean by this : "If you head out of Silverton the other direction, it becomes the most dangerous highway in the country." You've peaked my curiosity
We've driven it both ways in our C6, IIRC there is a monument to the snow plow drivers who have lost their lives on that road during winter.

The road's slogan is:
"Real men don't need guard rails."
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