Colorado Hwy 550 Durango north with a 53' step deck?

I did 550 once with a 53’ Durango to Montrose. Very bad decision but at least it was summer and a very light load.

 

I've done 14 from Lovell to Sheridan. That is an awesome drive. Much steeper than any other pass I've done, and switchbacks are tight for a truck.

I think it says the grades are 9%. My truck runs strong, and I dropped into the low side pulling up

 

This is the sign posted heading south on Us50 - August last year. I was running Telluride from Grand Junction at that time.

So, if the state feels a need to post that, it might be a good indicator.

But hey - sometimes it’ll be the most alive you’ve felt in a while.

 

145 to 62 at Placerville back to US50 at Ridgway, right?

 

Too much traffic.

 

Dahmed traffic lamb

 

Over Lizard Head is a nice drive too. Plenty quiet for a good nights rest too