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Black Canyon

102 Elk Creek, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, CO
970-249-1914 x23
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Type: Canyons, National Parks
Activities: Backpacking, Hiking, Camping
Description: Canyon for which this national park was named.
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Richmond, Virginia
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Wow! What a delightful surprise. The trail along the south rim of the canyon was fun to trek. The visitors center was well done and the ranger staff so helpful and informative. The film about how the area was formed is also well done. We walked out to every overhang and enjoyed seeing how the schist of the area is... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

Such an amazing place! You don't have to hike to see beautiful views. But there are places to hike if you want to. Several places to stop an enjoy a picnic. Be sure to stop at the Visitors Center, there's a place out back that has great views also. Several places we stopped we had birds flying "below" us. Just... More

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Clearwater, Florida
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30 attraction reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

As someone who has a problem with exposed height, I was curious how I would react to a canyon with 2700 foot sheer walls. They were amazing and hanging onto the railing I was able to look down. You must view the movie in the Visitor's Center on how the Canyon was created and how it was discovered. there are... More

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

If you happen to be in South Western Colorado then you must stop at Black Canyon @ Gunnison National Park. This place is totally out this world and is a must see. The park has a small visitors center with a informational movie and the usual souvenirs. The real magic is on the south rim drive. This is a short... More

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Scarborough
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55 attraction reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

This place is fantastic and well worth a look if you're anywhere nearby. It's pretty much a smaller Grand Canyon but even so, standing at the edge of the viewpoints and looking down I still got that dizzying feeling. It's good to see the river running along the bottom of the canyon too. There are loads of viewpoints to park... More

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Montrose, Colorado, United States
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, these are the areas that the National Park designation was intended for. They're grand, they're big and there's lots to do and see. As much as I treasure having the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in my own back yard, I don't think it hits the National Park status. National Monument, you bet. It's good... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Its a nice place good to hike to and its very hot bring lots of water you need to be hidrated also I would recamend shorts or somthing allso we saw very cool reptiles and birds I liked it there I hope your family loves it like we did

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

This is an incredible place to visit! The day was beautiful...cool...mostly sunny with some clouds which added to the beauty. We took a few small hikes to the viewing points that were totally breathtaking! In mid-to early May there were no crowds...a great time to travel. The canyons with sheer walls were a sight to remember. Great picture taking opportunities.

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Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

Great way to spend the day - beautiful canyon, nice views! I think it was $15 admission (per car) to the park. Plenty of advice in previous reviews, but I'll add: The walk to the canyon is challenging but rewarding. We did the Gunnison route which is supposed to be the easiest option. 90 minutes down, about 2 hours to... More

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Oak Park, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The Black Canyon Of the Gunnison is different from many of the other national parks of the west in that it's smaller size makes you feel that you are more in touch with the canyon. Being so narrow in most places, you have a sense of scale. There seem in be starting and ending points in most areas. Not the... More

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