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East Portal Road
If you want to see the Gunnison River (and skip hiking the Inner Canyon to do so), drive East Portal Road.
Plan Around East Portal Road
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East Portal Road Details
If you want to see the Gunnison River without hiking the Inner Canyon, drive East Portal Road. This road isn't for the faint of heart. It's filled with hairpin turns and has a very steep -- 16 percent -- grade. Vehicles longer than 22 feet (including trailer) are prohibited. It is a lovely drive though, and provides access to the river access and to the Curecanti National Recreational Area.
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Nearby Parks Around East Portal Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around East Portal Road
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South Rim Road
There are 12 overlooks along a seven-mile stretch of South Rim Road from Tomichi Point to High Point.
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South Rim Campground
In Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park there's only one campground open year round: South Rim Campground.
0.4 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.
0.4 mi away
Tomichi Route
The Tomichi Route is the steepest, most strenuous inner canyon route on the South Rim.
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Tomichi Point
Tomichi Point is the first place you get a full view of the canyon once you enter the park.
