Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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Snowshoe in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Montrose County, Colorado
2 mi
/ 377 ft gain
Winter is a great time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Covered in snow, the canyon seems even more dramatic and sheer. The park road is plowed up until the visitor center, and there is no entrance fee in the winter. The rest of the park road is groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Snowshoes are also available to borrow in the visitor center. Just ask for them a...
Sunset View Trail
Crawford, Colorado
0.09 mi
/ 30 ft gain
Sunset View Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Montrose, Colorado.
Warner Route
Crawford, Colorado
4.33 mi
/ 3228 ft gain
Warner Route is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Montrose, Colorado.
Warner Point Nature Trail
Crawford, Colorado
5.0
1.52 mi
/ 279 ft gain
Warner Point Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Montrose, Colorado.
Dragon Point Trail
Crawford, Colorado
0.37 mi
/ 52 ft gain
Dragon Point Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Montrose, Colorado.
Cedar Point Nature Trail
Crawford, Colorado
0.42 mi
/ 167 ft gain
Cedar Point Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Montrose, Colorado.
Hike to the Painted Wall
Crawford, Colorado
4.0
1 mi
/ 25 ft gain
At 2,250 feet, the Painted Wall in Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a sight that cannot be truly captured in photos. The layers of rock along the cliff's wall resembles a canvas with streaks from a paintbrush. This canyon took eons to create, and this view of the river and canyon walls is the highlight of the National Park.
It is a quick and easy trip out and back to the overlook from the south ...
Painted Wall View Trail
Crawford, Colorado
0.24 mi
/ 59 ft gain
Painted Wall View Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Montrose, Colorado.
Devils Lookout Trail
Montrose, Colorado
0.52 mi
/ 243 ft gain
Devils Lookout Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Montrose, Colorado.
Places to stay
Montrose, Colorado
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison Np South Rim Campground
Overview
A camping trip to the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park makes for a beautiful getaway for sightseeing, stargazing, and hiki...
Delta, Colorado
Cottonwood Grove Campground
Situated among mature cottonwood trees along the Gunnison River, this campground has 6 campsites, including one ADA accessible site with ...
Gunnison, Colorado
Lake Fork Campground
Overview
Lake Fork Campground is on the Blue Mesa Reservoir, near the reservoir's dam. It is a part of the historic Curecanti Recreation ...
Olathe, Colorado
Silesca Cabin
Overview
The historic Silesca Cabin, once used as a Ranger Station, is a semi-rustic dwelling with comfortable modern conveniences like e...
Gunnison, Colorado
Jackson Guard Station
Overview
Jackson Guard Station is a great destination for anything from a weekend getaway to a week-long hunting trip. The cabin was orig...
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