There are three Red Mountains, no.1, no.2, and no.3 all in the same area along the road to Ouray. The road from Silverton to Ouray is known as the "million dollar highway" and goes over Red Mountain Pass at over 11,000 ft. It is probably the best drive anywhere and the scariest in this country. The road is narrow and the drop offs are long and steep. You should think of the white line as your only guardrail as there is nothing beyond it. In some places even part of it has fallen away.
One time while camping in Silverton with the grandkids we were snowed in the first week in September,the passes were closed in both directions. We waited to the next day but had to spend several hours near the top of Red Mountain Pass for the sun to melt the ice, you don't want to be sliding on this road. There are, however, some who live up here year round.
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