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Warner Point Nature Trail
One of the more popular trails on the South Rim is named after one of Black Canyon's biggest supporters.
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Warner Point Nature Trail Details
One of the more popular trails on the South Rim is named after one of Black Canyon's biggest supporters, Mark Warner, who was committed to preserving the area's natural beauty. The trailhead can be found by the High Point parking area on South Rim Drive, 7.5 miles from the entrance. Don't forget to pick up a Warner Point trail guide from the South Rim Visitor Center or the High Point Overlook to learn more about Mark Warner and the development of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. This short trail walks through stands of spindly mountain mahogany, shrubby serviceberry, tall pinyon pine, and tiny shortstyle bluebelles that surround benches and signposts describing Black Canyon's natural history and ecosystems. There are splendid views from a number of points along this trail, and you'll be able to see the towering snow-capped peaks of the San Juan Range, along with the Elk Mountains and Uncompahgre Valley from a few outlooks. Toward the end of the trail there are dizzying views of the Gunnison River, 2,000 feet below.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.5 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Warner Point Nature Trail
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Warner Route
The Warner Route is the longest of all the South Rim inner-canyon trails.
0.1 mi away
High Point
The perfect picnic and sunset spot at 8,289 feet (and well above the canyon below).
0.6 mi away
Sunset View
The best parking on the South Rim. (Hint: There's a view.)
1.2 mi away
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."
1.3 mi away
Dragon Point
The overlook at Dragon Poin offers a stomach-churning view of the depths of the canyon.
