Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Montrose, CO

  • Tour the South Rim Drive

    Gunnison Point Overlook on the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

    The South Rim Drive is a scenic paved road that follows the canyon rim for 7 miles from Tomichi Point to High Point and features 12 overlooks.

  • Chasm View Nature Trail - North Rim

    Chasm View Nature Trail

    Moderately strenuous - 1/3 mile round trip

  • Tour the South Rim Visitor Center

    A log structure with large windows sits on the edge of a steep, snowy canyon wall.

    The South Rim Visitor Center is a great first-stop during your visit to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Stop here to get recommendations from park rangers, tour the interactive exhibits, watch the park movie, shop the park bookstore, and grab maps and brochures to inform your adventure.

  • Warner Point Trail - South Rim

    View from Warner Point Trail

    Moderately strenuous - 1.5 miles round trip

  • North Vista Trail - North Rim

    View from Green Mountain

    Moderately strenuous to Exclamation Point - 3 miles round trip Strenuous to Green Mountain - 7 miles round trip

  • Deadhorse Trail - North Rim

    Deadhorse Trail

    Easy to moderately strenuous - 5 miles round trip

  • Oak Flat Trail - South Rim

    Oak Flat Trail

    Moderately strenuous - 2 miles round trip

  • Rim Rock Trail - South Rim

    Hike the Rim Rock Trail

    Moderately strenuous - 1 mile from South Rim Campground to Visitor Center

  • Uplands Trail - South Rim

    Uplands Trail

    Easy - 1.3 miles from South Rim Campground to Visitor Center

  • Cedar Point Nature Trail - South Rim

    Cedar Point Nature Trail

    Easy - 2/3 mile round trip

  • Join a Ranger Program at Black Canyon

    A ranger leads a group of visitors on a geology walk.

    Join a Ranger Program at Black Canyon