Unaweep Canyon (Unaweep-Tabeguache Byway)
Unaweep Canyon
A geological curiosity in which a river flows out at each end of the canyon. Scenic Byway 141 runs through the canyon to the red rock town of Gateway.
Unaweep Canyon is a rare two-outlet canyon. A drainage divide lies in the middle of the canyon, and small streams flow out from both the east and west ends. The origin of this geological feature is still debated among geologists. State Highway 141, the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic Byway, enters the canyon from Whitewater. On both sides rise towering granite walls, a popular destination for rock climbing. At the far end lie the town of Gateway, surrounded by red rock walls, and an automobile museum. A round-trip self-drive takes about half a day. Services inside the canyon are limited, so fill up your tank before setting out.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Colorado National Monument
- Lunch Loop Trails (Tabeguache)
- Colorado Riverfront Trail
- Museum of the West
- Downtown Grand Junction (Main Street)
- Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area
- Cross Orchards Historic Site
- Dinosaur Hill