Hey everybody!
Today I need some advise. My son and I are planning
a drive around the "San Juan Skyway" in southwest Colorado
next May.(Late May) I'm told the drive between Durango and
Ouray is ultra terrifying, especially Red Mountain Pass and
it's switchbacks. Is this true? Somebody mentioned that it is better to drive the Million Dollar Highay heading south
rather than north. Does it really matter? I've been through
Colorado before, including Cortez and Durango, but never on
US 550.

I recently drove the "Ortega Highway", SH 74, from San
Juan Capistrano to Lake Elsinore, CA. I was told it would be
scary and dangerous, but the only thing scary about that
drive was the locals who love to tailgate. How would US 550
compare to CA SH 74? Are there lots of places to turn out
and stop to catch your breath and let tailgaters pass?
Please help. Moderator Bob? Anybody?
Thank you,
Randy.