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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO (11 mi.)
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Montrose and Gunnison National Monument Travel Guide

Although at first glance this quiet city of just over 12,000 is little more than a commercial center for area ranchers and farmers, Montrose is rapidly being discovered as an ideal base camp for hikers, mountain bikers, anglers, and others who want to explore western Colorado. Located at an elevation of 5,794 feet, Montrose is surrounded by the Uncompahgre, Gunnison, and Grand Mesa national forests, and it's within a short drive of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. Read More

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Attractions

J & Ray Guides & Outfitters

Commercial Horse Packer
8310 6400 Rd.
Montrose, Colorado 81401

Distance: 6.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Family-owned and operated J & Ray Guides & Outfitters will fill your belly with a home-cooked breakfast, then accompany you into the wilderness on horseback for a five-day hunting excursion. ... Read More

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Rock Climbing from Canyon Rim

250 miles southwest of Denver
Gunnison, Colorado

Distance: 10.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Rock climbing in Black Canyon is for experts only. Of the 145 recognizable routes, 117 are rated... Read More

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South Rim Visitor Center

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Gunnison, Colorado

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The South Rim Visitor Center is open during winter and provides current information on conditions and trails.... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Montrose

	Distance (mi.)
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport	172.2 map
Denver International Airport	195.7 map
Albuquerque International Airport	247.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Montrose

	Distance (mi.)
Montrose County Airport	1.6 map
Grand Junction Walker Field	56.1 map
Cortez Montezuma County Airport	90.3 map

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Flight Deals to Montrose

Originating	From
Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs (COS)	$165
Ontario (ONT) to Colorado Springs (COS)	$233
Baltimore (BWI) to Colorado Springs (COS)	$242
Chicago (CHI) to Colorado Springs (COS)	$381

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Gunnison River Rafting Adventure
Dvorak Expeditions
from $263, 3 days
This river's malachite green waters have been awarded "Gold Medal" status for rainbow, brown, cutthroat and cuttbow trout fishing. The Gunnison's...