Colorado Hwy 550

[CX500T]

When I worked for an oilfield service company with an office in Farmington, NM 550 was the short way from most of western Colorado and Wyoming.

We were prohibited from going over that route in anything but a pickup.

I can drive that and have driven way worse haul roads and pipeline access roads with 100% road going semis.

Its the oncoming traffic that made corporate safety go "no effing way"

(This was BJ, and the policy continued after the BakerHughes merger)

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[BobnColo]

well those of us who live out here, have no problem with it during summer months. Having said that, I don't (or won't) go there in the wintertime when snowing. I am not worried about my abilities, but the other guy. It's easy to get in over your talent level in slick conditions. Having said that, like others have said, a beautiful drive at the right time of year. Be careful of the downhill sections and if you don't feel comfortable with narrow mountain conditions, don't go.

[orbsah]

OR - take the bypass over Lizard Head From Durango 160 west to Mancos, then 184 to Deloris, then 145 to the junction of 62 and then to Ridgway and 550 north again .

Hi- Picking up this older thread hoping more folks have recent intel. We’re basically trying to route south from Montrose to Durango. We’ve done the million $ hwy pre-RV years ago so no need to attempt with our 5er.

Is west on 62 at Ridgway to 145S towards Cortez still advisable?

Thanks !

[powerscol]

Hi- Picking up this older thread hoping more folks have recent intel. We’re basically trying to route south from Montrose to Durango. We’ve done the million $ hwy pre-RV years ago so no need to attempt with our 5er.

Is west on 62 at Ridgway to 145S towards Cortez still advisable?

Thanks !

Both are good, but if in doubt take the bypass over Lizard head as I mentioned before. However the experience of a lifetime is to drive it - if you follow the speeds and the signs it is safe. If you normally hot dog it - don't.

It is the Best part of Colorado to see. Once past the narrows out of Ouray (three tight switch backs at the end of the tough part) it is a fairly easy drive.

Safe travels

[orbsah]

Both are good, but if in doubt take the bypass over Lizard head

Thanks for the info!