Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - Colorado

What to do if you have little time : viewpoints

This park is at 8200 ft high, so it may be cold even in summer.

The canyon is deep, narrow and dark. It can be challenging to take pictures of the canyon and the sky at the same time.

Like every National Parks, a fee is required at the entrance of the park. It's 30$ per vehicle. If you have the pass "America the beautiful", access is included.

South Rim Drive

Length and duration of the hike No hike

3 to 4 hours

15$ per vehicle

This 6,8 miles (11.2 kms) long road runs through 12 viewpoints. The Pulpit Rock Overlook offers one of the most beautiful views of the river. Chasm View is beautiful and impressive. Painted Wall gives an amazing view of the high streaked cliffs. We can also mention Gunnison Overlook, Cross Fissures ...

Access : the south access of the park is 15 miles East of Montrose via US 50 and CO347.

To see around

Lodging

We have tested :

Days Inn - Montrose : classic motel. Spacious rooms, comfortable and clean.

Just in front of the hotel is the "Red Barn", a restaurant in the cowboy decor quite friendly ... run by Asians.