Gateway is an unincorporated community and a U.S. Post Office located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States.

Description

The Gateway Post Office has the ZIP Code 81522. A post office called Gateway has been in operation since 1903. Gateway is thought to be named after the nearby Gateway Canyon, which features a distinctive pillar rock formation at its entrance. Alternatively, some suggest that Gateway serves as the natural entry point to the neighboring regions to the south, west, and north.

Geography

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gateway has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Gateway was on August 12, 1958, July 12, 1959, July 13, 1971, and July 9–10, 2021, while the coldest temperature recorded was on January 13, 1963.

Arts and culture Gateway is home to the Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa. Established by Discovery Channel founder John S. Hendricks. Guests may enjoy UTV tours, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, specialty spa treatments, and more at the Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa. To the north lies the Palisade, a three-mile (4.8-km) long butte.

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External links

Gateway Canyons Resort