Uncompahgre
The Uncompahgre Forest includes the Uncompahgre Plateau, the San Juan Mountains, and three Wilderness Areas. The Uncompahgre Platueau rises to 10,000 feet and water draining from the top has cut gorges and canyons along the sides of the plateau. Two of these drainages are managed as Wilderness, with no mechanized use: they are the Roubideau and Tabeguache drainages. Escalante Canyon and Dominguez Canyon are also popular areas located on BLM land on the east side of the Uncompahgre Plateau. The Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway follows the Dolores River Canyon on the west side of the Uncompahgre Plateau. The byway follows Colorado State Highways 141 and 145 from Whitewater to Placerville.

Permit Information
No permit needed.

Directions
Easily reached via State Road 145.

Information Center
The Telluride Visitor Center offers guided tours during summer and fall. Call 970.728.3041 for more information and reservations.

Activities