San Juan Skyway / Million Dollar Highway

Open

Southwest

Verified

High production value, limited shoulders in places.

Production notes

Best time

Snow, closures, high mountain weather

Drone

Varies

Morning golden hour

7:37 AM – 8:11 AM

Light from the SSE · 6646°

Evening golden hour

5:36 PM – 6:11 PM

Light from the WNW · 14330°

Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.

Permit path: Varies by segment

Managed by CDOT / mixed ownershipColorado Tourism Office

Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.

Included

Access

Access model: Public road / mixed. Varies by segment.