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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Active and Adventure Travel Guide |
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Active and Adventure Travel Guide
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Inner canyon of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado (Lisa Lynch/courtesy, National Park Service)
On This Page:Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Overview
Sheer black walls of schist and gneiss plummet as much as 2,700 feet along the 53-mile stretch of narrow gorge known as the Black Canyon. The 14 miles that lie within the park are like a raw cut in the Earth's crust, exposing geologic viscera and illuminating millions of years of history. On the canyon floor, the Gunnison River rips through the gorge as it did 30 million years ago, when it began carving a chasm into the hard black rock of the Gunnison Uplift.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Crawford, CO Distance: 10.3 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated 
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AttractionsOak Flat Loop and Rim Rock Trail
Near the entrance to Campground Loop C and visitor center
Gunnison, Colorado Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center) Description: Rim Rock is a moderate, one-mile trail; Oak Flat is a bit more difficult and a mile longer. Both trails boast diverse plant life, varied forests, and spectacular views. ... Read More
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South Rim Visitor Center
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Gunnison, Colorado Distance: 11.0 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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Blue Mesa, Morrow Point and Crystal Reservoirs
Distance: 18.5 mi. (from destination center) Description: A diverse mix of lake trout, kokanee salmon, yellow perch, and more await fishing enthusiasts—visitors should familiarize themselves with catch-and-release policies before setting out. ... Read More
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