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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park


Description:
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proterozoic crystalline rock. No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Designations:
National Monument (March 2, 1933)
National Park (October 21, 1999)

Accessibility:
South Rim: Accessible Visitor Center, comfort stations and 2 accessible camping sites. Accessible overlooks-Tomichi Point, Chasm View, and Sunset View. North Rim: Accessible overlook-Balanced Rock.

Getting Around:
By car or on foot, no public transportation is available. Bicycles are not allowed on trails.

Activites:
Auto_Touring | Boating | Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Snow Skiing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Mountaineering | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Kayaking | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.

Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.

Nature: Bears | Wildflowers | And more.

Directions to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Plane:
Commercial airlines to Montrose, Gunnison, Grand Junction

Car:
The park is located approximately 250 miles SW of Denver. South Rim: 15 miles east of Montrose, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347 North Rim: 11 miles south of Crawford, via CO Hwy 92 and North Rim Road (closed in winter)

Public Transportation
By bus: To Montrose, Gunnison, Grand Junction By train: To Grand Junction


Nearby Parks:
Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado (200 miles)
Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado (200 miles)
Great Sand Dunes National Monument in Colorado (200 miles)
Colorado National Monument in Colorado (200 miles)
Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado (200 miles)


Contact Information for Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Park Headquarters
102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone: 970-641-2337 Fax: 970-641-3127

Located near Montrose, CO

For more information on Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Information on this page provided by the NPS.




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