Colorado State Highway 141
State Highway 141 is a long state highway in far western Colorado, United States. Though nominally oriented north-south, SH 141 winds around a considerable amount due to the rugged terrain and ultimately forms a giant S shape. SH 141's southern terminus is at U.S. [Route 491 in Colorado|U.S. Route 491] near Dove Creek, and the northern terminus is at Business routes of [Interstate 70 in Colorado#Grand Junction Metropolitan Area|Interstate 70 Business] in Grand Junction. SH 141 is the longest three-digit state highway in Colorado.
Route description
Beginning west of Dove Creek, the highway runs north, then swings east to drop into a canyon and cross the Dolores River at Slick Rock. SH 141 follows the Dolores for a short while, then continues east through Gypsum Gap, then north through Broad Canyon. At a junction with SH 145 the highway turns west through Naturita, then northwest following the San [Miguel River |San Miguel River] to the Dolores River. It continues a winding path northwest along the Dolores to Gateway. There it turns northeast, running through the Unaweep Canyon to the Gunnison River valley where it joins U.S. [Route 50 in Colorado|US 50] at Whitewater. The highway heads northwest alongside the Gunnison River, splitting off from US 50 as it nears Grand Junction. It heads north across the Colorado River and ends at a junction with I-70 Bus. east of Grand Junction.SH 141 between Naturita and Whitewater is part of the Colorado designated Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway.