Gateway, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gateway, Colorado
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Entering from the east on State Highway 141
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Counties | Mesa |
| Elevation | 4,616 ft (1,407 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81522
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 185409 |
Gateway is a small, unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county. Gateway also has its own U.S. Post Office.
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About Gateway
The Gateway Post Office has the ZIP Code 81522. This post office has been open since 1903. The name "Gateway" likely comes from a unique rock formation nearby. This formation might have looked like a natural gateway.
Weather and Climate
Gateway experiences a type of weather called a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not a desert. It can get quite hot in summer and very cold in winter.
Temperature Records
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Gateway was a scorching 106 °F (41.1 °C). This happened on several dates, including August 12, 1958, and July 9–10, 2021. The coldest temperature recorded was a chilly −28 °F (−33.3 °C) on January 13, 1963.
Things to Do in Gateway
Gateway is known for its beautiful scenery and fun activities. It is home to the Gateway Canyons Resort and Auto Museum. This resort was started by Discovery Channel founder John S. Hendricks.
Activities and Attractions
Visitors to Gateway Canyons Resort can enjoy many outdoor adventures. These include kayaking on the water and off-road tours. You can also try guided fly-fishing or go horseback riding. For amazing views, air tours are also available.
North of Gateway, you'll find the Palisade. This is a large, flat-topped hill called a butte. It stretches for about three miles (4.8 kilometers).
