Ridgway, CO

united states

Ridgway sits in a mountain valley in southwestern Colorado, serving as a gateway to the San Juan Scenic Byway. Located along US 550 between Montrose (26 miles north) and the Million Dollar Highway leading to Silverton, the town connects to Telluride via Highway 62 west. The area offers four-season recreation with nearby skiing and summer outdoor activities. The town operates vintage train rides on restored narrow-gauge railroad tracks that once linked historic mining communities.