Is Ouray worth visiting?

Ouray is known as The Switzerland of America. However, Ouray is gorgeous and totally worth visiting any time of the year. We first visited Ouray 6 years ago on our very first trip to Colorado and instantly, I fell in love with its quaint small town feel and how tightly it’s nestled between the mountains.

Is the Million Dollar Highway scary?

According to both Dangerous Roads and USA Today, U.S. Route 550, which more commonly known as the Million Dollar Highway (because you’d have to pay the locals $1M to drive it during or after a snowstorm) is extremely dangerous, even claiming numerous lives and vehicles due to its steep, unprotected cliffs.

What is the best time of year to visit Ouray Colorado?

The best time to visit Ouray is October During the warmer months, temperatures in Ouray can rise to a maximum of 20℃ (68℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -16℃ (3℉).

What is the most scenic drive in Colorado?

1. Trail Ridge Road. Trail Ridge Road is one of the most spectacular drives in all of Colorado, and ranks up there as one of the top in the world.
2. Mount Evans Road.
3. Pike’s Peak Highway.
4. The Million Dollar Highway.
5. Top of the Rockies.
6. Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway.
7. Poudre Canyon.
8. Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway.

Is Ouray safe?

Ouray is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44\% of cities are safer and 56\% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Ouray’s proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Ouray is 24.24 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Is the drive to Ouray scary?

Running north on the highway, the scariest part of the drive is encountered on the stretch of highway from the Red Mountain Pass through the Uncompahgre Gorge. Here, you’ll encounter very narrow lanes, steep cliffs, and no guardrails.

Is there snow in Ouray in March?

The month with the most snowfall in Ouray is March when snow falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 16.26″ (413mm) of snow.

How much snow does Ouray CO get?

Climate Averages

What is the most scenic route through the Rocky Mountains?

Scenic Drives

• TRAIL RIDGE ROAD. One of Colorado’s most famous routes, Trail Ridge Road also holds the distinction of being the highest continuous paved highway in North America, reaching more than 12,000 feet in altitude.
• OLD FALL RIVER ROAD.
• BEAR LAKE ROAD.

Is Ouray or Silverton better?

If I were you, I would choose Ouray. It’s bigger, and with more to offer. I have been to Silverton, and it’s pretty small without many options for anything. The dining in Silverton is pretty good, and affordable, but I that’s all I can say about that.