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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.
Plan Around Gunnison Point Overlook
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Gunnison Point Overlook Details
Perched over a long, gentle curve in the Gunnison River, Gunnison Point offers some spectacular views of the canyon. Far below, you'll see the river and its twisted course -- yes, it zig zags even when the map shows you a curve or straight line -- glittering away at the bottom of the canyon. On the canyon walls you can see millions of years of history exposed in the beautifully striated rock walls and the sharp pinnacles of smaller fins and peaks of rock. Parking is plentiful, and the South Rim Visitor Center is adjacent. Gunnison Point also marks the north end of the Rim Rock Trail, which runs to the South Rim Campground. In winter, the road to Gunnison Point and the visitor center is open, but beyond the visitor center the road is unplowed and open only to skiers and snowshoers.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gunnison Point Overlook
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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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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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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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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.
