National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

CO · US

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Places

Places in Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places

Place

Painted Wall View

Face-on view of Colorado’s tallest cliff with striking rock patterns

Trailhead · Parking

Place

Chasm View (South Rim)

A quick, vertigo-inducing peek into the canyon’s narrowest chasm

Pullout · Parking

Place

Exclamation Point

North Rim’s cliff-edge view straight down to the Gunnison River

Scenic Viewpoint

Place

Gunnison Point

Big-canyon views steps from the South Rim Visitor Center

Scenic Viewpoint · Parking

Trails

Trails in Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.More trails

Easy

Cedar Point Nature Trail

Quick, easy loop to the Painted Wall and sweeping canyon views

0.6 mi · 24 min · Easy

Easy

Warner Point Nature Trail

Short rim walk with huge canyon and far-off mountain views

1.5 mi · 1 hr · Easy

Moderate

North Vista Trail

North Rim stunner to Exclamation Point and a quiet summit

7 mi · 3.5 hr · Moderate

Easy

Chasm View Nature Trail

Short loop to the North Rim’s tightest, wildest canyon views

0.5 mi · 30 min · Easy

Wildlife

Wildlife in Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife

Bighorn Sheep in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensisReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Mule Deer in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionusReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Red-tailed Hawk in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensisReports peak in the late morning, around 10 AMOpen wildlife map

Cooper's Hawk in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperiiReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Before you go

Current park alerts

Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts

Closure

East Portal Road and Campground Closed

East Portal Road and East Portal Campground are closed until further notice بسبب flood damage. Visitors should not plan to use the East Portal area until the park posts a reopening notice. Official current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Caution

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect

Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in effect until further notice. Prohibited activities include campfires, charcoal fires or pellet grills, other open burning, smoking except inside a personally owned enclosed vehicle, and fireworks. See the park conditions page and restriction notice: https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/conditions.htm and https://www.nps.gov/blca/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions.htmOfficial details

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Painted Wall View

Chasm View (South Rim)

Exclamation Point

Gunnison Point

Cedar Point Nature Trail

Warner Point Nature Trail

North Vista Trail

Chasm View Nature Trail

Bighorn Sheep

Mule Deer

Red-tailed Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

East Portal Road and Campground Closed

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect

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