CO Route 139 north of Grand Junction

Question

Considering this route on a western Colorado trip.  Reading about it in Mt Directory West makes it sound a bit iffy for our rig (see sig).  We would drive it northbound.  Anyone have experience with this route &amp; could help with our decision?   TIA.

clouddriver · Answer

We used route 139 north from Grand Junction on our way to Vernal back in 2012. We have a 24 ft MH with no toad. I do recall one sharp curve where I was glad that there was no one coming in the opposite direction. We did have several 18 wheel trucks pass us along the way. I don't recall any issues going back down toward Dinosaur.

A couple of pictures looking back down the road from Grand Junction:

Yes, that's a truck coming up the grade.

Nearly to the top.

kknowlton · Answer

Thanks, CloudDriver!  Looks like quite an adventure.  The pics are really appreciated - gives a good feel for the ride.

2gypsies1 · Answer

Here's a YouTube of the drive.  We've done it with our 40' MH from north to south. No shoulders but it's a short, scenic drive.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysXQghMC5g0

4runnerguy · Answer

If you do this drive, you might want to have this brochure handy:Rock Art Driving Tour

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