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4.95 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.95
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Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Road - CO 141

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By MCR Contributor (1039 McR Points) on May 17, 2011

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GJRonK
2629 McR Points
November 28, 2012
This is an amazingly beautiful route. The first…
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COHDrider
2 McR Points
February 23, 2012
This route is BEAUTIFUL and well worth any detour…
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Written Directions

Starting in Whitewater about 10 miles south of Grand Junction through Hwy 50, follow CO 141 for 104 miles to Naturita. In Naturita take CO 145 for 36 miles to Placerville.

Scenery

Breathtaking vistas and a sky so blue that looks surreal in contrast with the red rocks. The traffic seems to be very light. Make you feel you are riding inside a miniature Grand Canyon. There's a section of the road where the turns and the canyon gets very tight with just enough room for the road and the river.

Red rock canyons along the Dolores river. Makes you feel like the road runner in some stretches.

Drive Enjoyment

Decent road, almost perfect surface with a few bumpy spots. Lots of high speed sweepers. Visibility can be limited in some areas and narrow shoulders call for extra care. The road crosses through open range country so lookout for cattle on the road.

Tourism Opportunities

Nice resort at Gateway which is about a third into the ride. There you can find a nice restaurant and a convenience store with some take out items. The resort also have high end accommodations and even an Auto museum worth visiting. Nothing else for over 60 miles until you reach Naturita. Make sure you have a full tank of gas before you start. Bring extra water, this is high desert country. No cell phone service through most of the route so a breakdown can result in a very long wait for help. Make sure you carry a good roadside emergency kit.
 

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ROADWHORE
January 12, 2013
42 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I never pass by this area without taking this side road. Very nice pavement and beautiful area. one of my favorites
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BillFromBoulder
August 26, 2017
15 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Beautiful highway though remote western Colorado along a slot canyon. The pavement is mostly good but had sections of raised area between the tire slots making me look pretty hard as I entered curves. There are sections that are breathtakingly beautiful, but also some long sections of good scenery, but not spectacular by Colorado standards. There aren't many amenities except the new Gateway Canyons Resort which as a restaurant that was very good. I will do this ride again, but takes some planning as it wouldn't be a day trip from the Front Range (Denver area). While there are portions of this ride that are a '5', out of 130 miles much of it pretty good but not the top rating.
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GSrider
November 7, 2019
62 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring
Words don't do this road justice. To me it is one of the best in western CO and it links up with UT 12 which is also a stunning road. When you are out there just make time to take in the scenery. Make sure to fuel up whenever you can as not all gas stations are open or even have gas.
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