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Unaweep Tabeguache National Scenic Byway Colorado

Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway

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{Unaweep Tabeguache National Scenic Byway. Photo: Mark Smithgall} Unaweep Tabeguache is probably one of the lesser known scenic byways in Colorado, but still packs a great road experience. Unaweep and Tabeguache are Ute languages which means “canyon with two mouths” and “where the snow melts first”, respectively. It sits in the heart of Uncompahgre Plateau and offers many great geological landmarks that have served countless of generations.

Driving the Unaweep Tabeguache Byway

It has a total mileage of around 133 miles and requires a minimum of 2 to 3 hours to finish. The drive begins in Whitewater and goes west through CO-141.

It continues south through CO-145 until it reaches its other end, which is in Placerville. Alternatively, the drive can be done in the opposite order. Many beautiful sceneries can be enjoyed along the way, such as steep canyon walls, lofty tabletop mesas, and lush valleys.

Recreation on Unaweep Tabeguache Byway

Unaweep Tabeguache has many points of interest along its route: the Gateway Auto Museum offers the finest collection of classic cars in existence today; the Driggs Mansion Ruins, which once stood as a great sandstone house, offers rich history and is listed in the State Register of Historic Properties; the Remains of the Hanging Flume, which used to carry tons of water to a nearby gold mine during its prime years, shows the remains of a water flume that precariously hangs to a rock wall.

The Unaweep Tabeguache scenic byway is open to tourists in all seasons of the year. However, due to it being a less popular road, services may be barely available.

Unaweep Tabeguache Byway

Driving the Unaweep Tabeguache Byway. Photo: Patricia Henschen

Details

Address: Whitewater to Placerville

Passes through: Naturita, Uravan, Gateway

Season: Year round

Length: 133 miles

Roads: 2WD

Map: Unaweep Tabeguache Byway (png)

Website: codot.gov/…

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