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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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Auto Tour, Black Canyon National Park
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Auto Tour Stops and Trip Ideas
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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.
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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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Cross Fissures ViewAnother of many overlooks on the South Rim, Cross Fissures features a 0.3-mile trail to a scenic view.
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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.
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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.
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Painted Wall ViewPainted Wall truly is one of the more remarkable sights in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
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Dragon PointThe overlook at Dragon Poin offers a stomach-churning view of the depths of the canyon.
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East Portal RoadIf you want to see the Gunnison River (and skip hiking the Inner Canyon to do so), drive East Portal Road.
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The Narrows ViewThis viewpoint provides a peak at the narrowest park of the canyon.
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Big Island ViewYou can just open your car door and peer down into the canyon from Big Island View.
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Island Peaks ViewStart or end your tour of the North Rim Road at this view of Island Peaks.
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Curecanti National Recreation AreaSalmon and trout fishing are among the most popular pursuits for visitors to the Curecanti National Recreation Area.
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High PointThe perfect picnic and sunset spot at 8,289 feet (and well above the canyon below).
