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Black Canyon General Store
Postcards? Check. Fossils? Check. Firewood? Check. This small, locally owned store has it all. But most importantly, don't forget to check out the attache dbuilding...
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Rim Rock Trail
Rim Rock Trail i a relaxingl 1.7-mile out-and-back trail with jaw-dropping views of the canyon and the river way below. It’s an easy hike, so...
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Tomichi Point
Tomichi Point is the perfect introduction to Black Canyon of the Gunnison, offering panoramic views right from the park’s entrance. Unlike some other viewpoints, it’s...
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South Rim Visitor Center
The South Rim Visitor Center is the perfect starting point for your Black Canyon adventure, offering stunning canyon views right from its deck. Inside, you’ll...
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Gunnison Point Trail
Gunnison Point Trail is a short, 0.2-mile paved path leading to one of the park’s most iconic overlooks, right near the visitor center. With its...
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Gunnison Point
Gunnison Point is just a short, flat walk behind the visitor center, and trust me - that heart-dropping, stomach-churning view straight down into the depths...
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Oak Flat Trail
This moderate 2-mile trail is a great trail for those looking to spend some extra time on and just below the rim. The trail winds...
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Pulpit Rock Overlook
Pulpit Rock Overlook offers a dramatic vantage point where the canyon’s steep, rugged cliffs frame the Gunnison River far below. With its easy accessibility and...
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Cross Fissures View
Cross fissures are vertical cracks and fractures found in hard, brittle rock, and formed under intense pressure, such as during the Laramide Orogeny. It’s a...
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Rock Point
Rock Point Trail, which has a roundtrip distance of just over a quarter mile to a canyon jut out overlooking “The Narrows.” The corridor here...
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Devils Lookout
Devil’s Lookout Trail, a half-mile roundtrip that offers unbeatable views directly down to the river. It’s also the location to see a natural phenomena that’s...
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Chasm View
The Chasm View Overlook starts with a quick stroll through the pinyon-juniper forest, but when you reach the end, you’re rewarded with one of the...
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Painted Wall View
The Painted Wall Viewpoint offers a jaw-dropping look at the tallest cliff in Colorado, rising 2,250 feet above the Gunnison River. Its stunning dark rock...
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Cedar Point
The Cedar Point Trail is a moderate, short hike—just under half a mile round trip—that will take you to two beautiful canyon overlooks. The overlooks...
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Dragon Point
The walk to the Dragon Point Overlook is just a third of a mile roundtrip, and it’s a great place for seeing pegmatite and for...
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Sunset View
The westernmost viewpoiint on the South Rim, this spot lives up to its name, offering a great view of the sunset over the canyon.
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High Point
High Point is the highest overlook on the South Rim, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and the distant San Juan Mountains. It’s the...
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Warner Point Nature Trail
The Warner Point Nature Trail is a 1.5-mile, moderately difficult round-trip hike that offers breathtaking views of Black Canyon, the Gunnison River, and the surrounding...
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Warner Point
Warner Point offers a spectacular vantage point at the edge of Black Canyon, showcasing jaw-dropping views of the Gunnison River and the sprawling valleys beyond....
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East Portal Gunnison Tunnel
East Portal Drive is a steep, winding road that takes you right down to the Gunnison River, offering a close-up look at the canyon’s towering...
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