Unaweep Canyon
Most people on their way from Grand Junction down to Telluride, Ouray, or Durango will take the direct route on US 50 to Ridgway. That’s a mistake. A sidetrip from the little crossroads of Whitewater, heading southwest on Colorado 141, is a bit out of the way but the countryside you’ll pass through is spectacular, a motorcycling dream. If you’ve just arrived via Utah you may think the red rock canyon country stops at the state line. You would be wrong.
Officially this route is known as the Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway. From Whitewater to Gateway you wind up Unaweep Canyon. Then at Gateway you follow the Dolores River along its canyon.
Officially this route is known as the Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway. From Whitewater to Gateway you wind up Unaweep Canyon. Then at Gateway you follow the Dolores River along its canyon.
Ride Characteristics
 Curvy Roads: Average |
 Gas Stations: Average |
 Restrooms: Average |
 Food: Some |
 Scenic Areas: Average |
 Elevation Change: Average |
 Off Road: Slight |
 Traffic: Average |
 Animal Crossings: Abundant |
 Hotels: Slight |
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Total Distance: 93.6 mi
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Some Cities Covered:
Naturita
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CO
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on May 19, 2012
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