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- Layered clothing
- Bug Spray
- Lots of Water
- Long Pants (for inner canyon hikes)
How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route.
All wilderness hikes for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park require a wilderness use permit, including day hikes. (Some examples are Tomichi, Gunnison, and Warner.)
They can be obtained on Recreation.gov in advance or at the visitor center the day before.
The tour stops have seasonal hours of operation. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation.
- Black Canyon General Store:
- Monday-Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The park itself is open 24 hours a day.
However, tour stops have seasonal hours of operation, with most of the canyon's roads closing in winter. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation, generally maintaining standard business hours.
No, the tour is one-way.
Yes, you can join along the route. You’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great time!
Most park roads are accessible to passenger vehicles. However, vehicles over 22 feet are prohibited on East Portal Road, and large RVs or trailers are not recommended on the North Rim’s narrow gravel road. Seasonal snow closures also affect North Rim access.
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
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