Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

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.

Directions: 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

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Park Headquarters
102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO, USA
Headquarters 970-641-233
Official Website

National Park Service

http://www.nps.gov

• Auto Touring
• Climbing
• Educational
• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Picnic
• Restaurant/Snack Bar
• Water Sports
• Winter Sports
• Wildlife Viewing

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