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Gunnison Route Trail

Basics
Location:
Black Canyon C158National Park near Montrose
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
2 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Difficult
Elevation Change:
1800 feet

Description

This is the most popular route, and is recommended to persons attempting their first inner-canyon hike. An 80 foot chain is located 1/3 of the way down. The Oak Flat Overlook is a short distance west of the route, and makes a nice side trip. Campsites and an outhouse are located a short distance upstream near the ponderosa pine trees.

This route begins at the South Rim Visitor Center. Follow the Oak Flat Trail for 1/3 mile, where you will see the "River Access” sign. At the junction, continue the steep descent to the chain and down the drainage gully.

South Rim Route

Details

Location:
Black Canyon C158National Park near Montrose
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
2 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Difficult
Elevation Change:
1800
Camping Info
3 campsites
Additional Details:
Inner-canyon permits are required

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park


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