Unaweep / Tabeguache Byway, Colorado

Take US Rte. 50 East (which actually heads southeast at this point) out of Grand Junction. CO Rte. 141 joins up with the road, then splits to the right at the town of Whitewater. This is where the Scenic Byway begins. Rte. 141 eventually meets up with Rte. 145, which will take you into Telluride.

Road, Unaweep / Tabeguache Byway

The Unaweep / Tabeguache Scenic Byway doesn't offer any specific, breathtaking destinations, instead, it's simply a great scenic drive. The road runs alongside East Creek, and slowly drops into a wide valley, with scattered farms and ranches along the way.

Fence, Unaweep / Tabeguache Byway

There aren't many places to pull off the road between Whitewater and Gateway, so keep an eye out for a few picnic areas and trailheads, managed by the BLM. At this stop, I walked through this open gate and took a few steps onto what was probably private land.

Meadow, Unaweep / Tabeguache Byway

Clear skies would have made this scene much more beautiful. You'll just have to take my word for it.

No matter how much information I provide on the Unaweep/Tabeguache Byway, I simply can't compete with the comprehensive guide published by local tourism officials. The guide outlines the history of the route, and points out worthwhile stops by mile markers. I picked up my copy at the helpful and friendly visitor's center in Naturita, but unfortunately, my journey was already halfway complete at that point. You can request a guide by calling the visitor's center at 970-865-2350. Or, check out byways.org, which also has some helpful information.

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