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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Gunnison, CO 81230


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.

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 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

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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
 Activities 

Touring by Auto
Climbing
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Picnic Area
Restaurant / Snacks
Museum / Visit
Water Sports
Winter Sports
Wildlife Viewing