San Juan Skyway

State: Colorado
National Forest: San Juan National Forest, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests
Length: 233.0 mi / 375.0 km
Time to Allow: Five hours to drive or 1-2 days to experience the byway

Travel the "road to the sky" which offers views of the towering 14,000-foot San Juan Mountains to rolling hillsides speckled with ancient Indian pueblo ruins. Victorian towns offer both excitement and relaxation. Soak in hot springs, ride the narrow-gauge railroad, and sleep under the stars or in a cozy lodge.

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• San Juan Skyway Overview
  

  Craving recreation at high elevation? Travel the San Juan Skyway and discover history and high times in the streets, gold mines, and railway...

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• Go Airborne on the San Juan Skyway
  

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• 3-Day Trip: San Juan Skyway Must See Tour
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