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South Rim RoadThere are 12 overlooks along a seven-mile stretch of South Rim Road from Tomichi Point to High Point.
Black Canyon
Carved by the Gunnison River, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park reveals sheer cliffs, narrow depths, and some of the steepest canyon walls in North America.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Black Canyon, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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South Rim Visitor CenterThe South Rim Visitor Center is open daily, year-round and provides exhibits on the park's flora, fauna, geology, and history.
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Gunnison Point OverlookPerched over a long, gentle curve in the Gunnison River, Gunnison Point offers some spectacular views of the canyon.
Information
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Basic Information
Operating HoursBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is open year round, though not all facilities are.
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Traffic & Travel TipsThis lesser-known park is lovely in every season, though winter visits can be tough.
Auto Tour
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South Rim RoadThere are 12 overlooks along a seven-mile stretch of South Rim Road from Tomichi Point to High Point.
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South Rim Visitor CenterThe South Rim Visitor Center is open daily, year-round and provides exhibits on the park's flora, fauna, geology, and history.
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Tomichi PointTomichi Point is the first place you get a full view of the canyon once you enter the park.
Hiking
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Cedar Point Nature TrailAn easy trail featuring the flowers, grasses, and shrubs native to the South Rim of Black Canyon.
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Rim Rock Nature TrailThe Rim Rock Nature Trail is a self-guided hike along the south rim of Black Canyon to the Tomichi Point overlook.
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Uplands TrailAlthough the Uplands Trail doesn't have any big canyon views, it is nonetheless a pretty, quiet hike through the higher elevations of Black Canyon.
Camping
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North Rim CampgroundNorth Rim Campground is located in a Pinyon-Juniper forest approximately 16 miles southwest of Crawford, Colo.
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South Rim CampgroundIn Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park there's only one campground open year round: South Rim Campground.
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East Portal CampgroundLocated just outside of the park boundaries, East Portal Campground has 15 campsites, vault toilets, and drinking water.
Point of Interest
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Gunnison Point OverlookPerched over a long, gentle curve in the Gunnison River, Gunnison Point offers some spectacular views of the canyon.
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Tomichi PointTomichi Point is the first place you get a full view of the canyon once you enter the park.
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Gunnison RiverThe roaring Gunnison travels 180-miles and provides for much excitement, both from up high and in its waters.
Restrooms
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South Rim Visitor CenterThe South Rim Visitor Center is open daily, year-round and provides exhibits on the park's flora, fauna, geology, and history.
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North Rim Ranger StationCheck in at the ranger station to pay the park entrance fee and register for a wilderness permit.
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Parking
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South Rim Visitor CenterThe South Rim Visitor Center is open daily, year-round and provides exhibits on the park's flora, fauna, geology, and history.
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Pulpit RockHeading west on South Rim Road, the first overlook you'll reach is Pulpit Rock, 1.9 miles from the Visitor Center.
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Rock PointRock Point, a trail 2.7 miles west of the Visitor Center on South Rim Road, leads to a small overlook perched on the canyon rim.
Picnicking
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South Rim Visitor CenterThe South Rim Visitor Center is open daily, year-round and provides exhibits on the park's flora, fauna, geology, and history.
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Devils LookoutDevil's Lookout is just .6 miles off of Rim Drive and gives you great perspective of the Gunnison River.
Nearby Parks Around Black Canyon
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Black Canyon
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Carved over a span of two million years by the Gunnison River, the Black Canyon in western Colorado is a "vertical wilderness."
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South Rim Visitor Center
The South Rim Visitor Center is open daily, year-round and provides exhibits on the park's flora, fauna, geology, and history.
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Oak Flat Loop
The Oak Flat Loop allows hikers to climb below the South Rim without having to commit to long, river-bound trails.
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Gunnison Route
The Gunnison Route is the inner canyon route most taken on the South Rim, but it is by no means easy.
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Gunnison Point Overlook
Perched over a long, gentle curve in the Gunnison River, Gunnison Point offers some spectacular views of the canyon.
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Uplands Trail
Although the Uplands Trail doesn't have any big canyon views, it is nonetheless a pretty, quiet hike through the higher elevations of Black Canyon.
