Last Dollar Road was a mining supply route between Telluride and Ridgeway used in the 1800s. Because the road passed through private land, the owner charged a dollar fee to use it. Thus, it got it's name because prospectors would save their "last dollar" to be able to leave town if they did not succeed.
It's an unpaved but easily accessible in good weather. While passenger cars may be able to make it, it's recommended to have both the clearance and traction of a 4-wheel drive vehicle, especially if there has been any recent rain. It winds through beautiful aspen groves and offers fantastic views of Wilson Peak (14,252 ft.) and Lizard Head (13.114 ft.) amongst others.
After making it through, we took the highway to Placerville and enjoyed a picnic lunch in a park just off the highway. Then we took another backroad route though the Uncompahgre National Forest to return to Montrose.
It was a beautiful day and drive. Please enjoy the photos.
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