Viewpoint
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Montrose, Colorado
A gorge so deep and narrow that sunlight barely reaches the river, with sheer dark walls dropping 2,000 ft.
- Price
- US$30 per vehicle
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Cliffs that rise nearly vertically on both sides make this one of the most dramatic canyons in the Rockies. A scenic drive on the South Rim has a dozen overlooks within easy walking of the car park. Painted Wall is the tallest cliff in Colorado.
Good to know
- Painted Wall View is the star
- Not much crowds compared to the Grand Canyon
- Look for peregrine falcons in spring
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Open
- South Rim road open most of the year
- Getting there
- Paved road with overlooks
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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