Crystal Lake offers a stunning mirror-like reflection of the San Juan Mountains and is the perfect place to pause, relax, and enjoy the view. Its serene waters attract wildlife, making it a great spot for nature watching.

Bear Creek Falls is one of the most iconic sights along the Million Dollar Highway, plunging 200 feet into the canyon below. A small pull-off on the left offers a perfect viewpoint to admire the dramatic cascade.

Molas Lake is a breathtaking alpine lake surrounded by the towering San Juan Mountains and the vast Weminuche Wilderness. It’s a favorite spot for birdwatchers, offering sightings of jays, woodpeckers, and waterfowl.

Once a popular resort built by James Pinkerton in the 1800s, Pinkerton Hot Springs is now a historic spot to admire nature’s beauty. Known for its claimed healing properties, the springs were once frequented by those seeking cures for various ailments. Though the resort is no longer standing, the springs remain as a scenic stop along the highway.

Baker’s Bridge offers stunning views of the Animas River and a dash of Hollywood history—it’s where Paul Newman and Robert Redford famously leaped in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.