The San Juan Skyway is one of the thirteen America's Byways in Colorado and was designated as an All-American Road in 1996.
This section runs from the small town of Placerville to Telluride. It winds through a beautiful canyon of red rocks and high peaks following the San Miguel River.

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Cycle the challenging 57.8-mile Telluride to Dallas Divide route, gaining 3392 feet with panoramic San Juan Mountain views.

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San Miguel River Trail

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This moderate 31.3-mile road cycling route follows the San Miguel River from Telluride to Placerville, offering scenic views.

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Distance 9.64 km

Uphill 170 m

Downhill 40 m

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Location: Placerville, San Miguel County, Colorado, United States

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