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    Day 2

    91 mi0.6 mi

    San Juan Mountains Drive and Mesa Verde National Park

    Today's adventure takes you through the awe-inspiring San Juan Mountains of Colorado from Telluride to Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site of preserved Pueblan cave dwellings. You'll stop for a delightful pint on your way home to Durango. EV drivers should be able to do this entire day on one single charge.
    0.6 mi
    15 min
    09:151 hr

    Stop for a hearty breakfast at The Butcher & The Baker. This local farm-to-table restaurant has an incredible seasonable breakfast with locally-sourced eggs, greens, and breads. Make sure you pick a few bakery items to go - you'll want them a snack later in the day as it's a while until lunch.
    Monday – Saturday: 7AM – 8PM Sunday: 8AM – 2PM
    11.9 mi
    25 min
    11:0030 min

    Today's adventure takes you driving through the San Juan mountains of Colorado down highway 145 to Cortez. You'll want to make sure you're plenty fed for the journey so that you can take plenty of stops to admire the scenery.

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