CDOT encourages motorists to plan ahead and leave Durango by 6:45 a.m., if traveling to Silverton or points north, beyond Silverton. Likewise, travelers heading south from Silverton, Ridgway or ...

The Durango to Silverton route only runs from May to October, while the Cascade Canyon route runs through the winter months (November to January) and offers incredible snow-covered scenery, too.