Basics
- Location:
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park near Montrose
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 3.6 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Elevation Change:
- 1800 feet
Description
This gully is west of the North Rim Campground. Campsites are located downstream a short distance.
Park vehicles in the pull through near the campground registration station, or at the North Rim Ranger Station. The route begins at the access ladder along the fence line just east of the campground. Follow the path to the top of the drainage gully and descend on the far right of the route. Be aware that poison ivy is abundant on this route and along the river.
North Rim Route
Details
Location:
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park near Montrose
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
3.6 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Difficult
Elevation Change:
1800
Camping Info
6 campsites
Additional Details:
Inner-canyon permits are required
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
