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Mesa Creek Trail

The sheer walls and extreme narrowness of the Black Canyon are appreciated along this trail as well as views from the base of the Morrow Point Dam. A footbridge over Crystal Reservoir provides access to the north shore of the reservoir, to which this trail follows.

Fishing and boating access to Crystal Reservoir. No boat launching facilities. Small craft must hand launched. Caution: Releases from Morrow Point Dam can cause strong currents and fluctuating water levels. Walk in picnic area is located on the north shore.



 The Basics

Location: Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison
Setting: Mountainous
Difficulty: Easy
Intermediate
Length: 1.5 mile roundtrip
Time to Allow: 1 hour
Visitor Use:


 Directions to Trailhead

Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison

Off Highway 50, at Cimarron. Drive one mile to Morrow Pont Dam parking area.






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