From our RV park in Montrose, it is about a 90 minute drive to Silverton driving over the Million Dollar Highway. The MDH is 25 miles from Ouray to Silverton and crosses over Red Mountain Pass at over 11,000 feet. The spectacular sites along the way are tempered by the narrow lanes, tight switchbacks, sheer drops and no guard rails. Silverton, established about 150 years ago, is a mining town. The entire are is full of mining history but today is mostly shops and restaurants for the many tourists.