I drove US 550 aka The Million Dollar Highway through Ouray, CO and explored the valley of the Red Mountain Mining District. Fresh snow the day before left a frosting upon the entire dazzling scene of trees in every stage of fall colors. I walked 1.5 hours and didn't see one mining ruin. What I did see was fall mountain scenery that I will likely never top. Oddly, I found the Ironton Townsite, after I gave up on it and was leaving. The buildings have done well to stand since the 1880's. I could not have asked for a better day in Colorado and this was only half of my day trip. 60 mile detours, black ice on mountain passes, and snow packed into phone charge ports didn't stop me from meeting my goals this day. It will be tough to have a better day than this and it was one I will remember.
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US 550 Drive to Ouray & Ironton Townsite 10-03-23
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