Tomichi Route
The Tomichi Route is the steepest, most strenuous inner canyon route on the South Rim.
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Tomichi Route Details
The Tomichi Route is the steepest, most strenuous inner-canyon route on the South Rim. For access, follow the Rock Rim Trail from the South Rim Campground Loop C to post #13, which marks the official start of trail. Directions from this point are pretty straightforward: descend until you reach the bottom. That can be easier said than done, however: the Tomichi Route's is notorious for especially long stretches of loose rocks and scree, so at times the descent feels more like a technical climbing route than a challenging hiking trail. Follow the brushy trail from the bottom another half mile to reach the river.
Difficulty
High
Distance
3 miles
Estimated time
6 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Tomichi Route
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tomichi Route
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0.0 mi away
Rim Rock Nature Trail
The Rim Rock Nature Trail is a self-guided hike along the south rim of Black Canyon to the Tomichi Point overlook.
0.2 mi away
South Rim Campground
In Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park there's only one campground open year round: South Rim Campground.
0.3 mi away
South Rim Road
There are 12 overlooks along a seven-mile stretch of South Rim Road from Tomichi Point to High Point.
0.4 mi away
East Portal Road
If you want to see the Gunnison River (and skip hiking the Inner Canyon to do so), drive East Portal Road.
0.4 mi away
Tomichi Point
Tomichi Point is the first place you get a full view of the canyon once you enter the park.
