U.S. Route 550 may be one of the most beautifuland perilousroads in the country.
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Colorado’sMillion Dollar Highwaymay be short, at just 25 miles, but its mighty.
However, once you start the drive, that high price quickly begins to make sense.
Autumn Aspen scenery on the scenic Million Dollar Highway through the Colorado Rocky Mountains.Credit:Craig Zerbe/Getty Images
The road is cut directly into a cliff and runs above a deep gorge.
The road is as awe-inspiring as it is perilousit’s surrounded by impressive 14,000-foot peaks.
Hidden hot springs await those in the know, and the mountain views are never-ending.
The Million Dollar Highway is open year-round, but it’s periodically closed to clear rockslides and avalanches.
