All Black Canyon of the Gunnison trails
13 trails
1North Vista Trail (to Exclamation Point)Sage and juniper lead to an unrailed view of the river bend.
2Warner Point TrailThe river is a long way below this short rim walk.
3North Vista Trail to Green MountainA long climb earns a canyon panorama and views of four ranges.
4Cedar Point Nature TrailPlant signs on the way to two canyon overlooks.
5Chasm View Nature TrailA short woodland loop reaches two very different canyon views.
6Rim Rock TrailOne mile on the rim links the visitor center and campground.
7Red Rock Canyon RouteA permit-only descent through a rugged creek canyon to the river.
8East Portal TrailA short, rough river walk between steep canyon walls
9Deadhorse TrailAn old service road ends above Deadhorse Gulch.
10Deadhorse Trail with LoopA North Rim hike with a stock pond and two canyon overlooks.
11Chukar Geologic TrailFaint old-road climb ends at a canyon-rim overlook.
12Uplands TrailA short upland connector, not a canyon-rim walk.
13Chukar TrailA steep switchback descent to the Gunnison River
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison Tour Guide
Black Canyon of the Gunnison, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
Recorded for this place
Painted Wall Overlook0:00 / 0:30
“You're coming up on Painted Wall Overlook, facing Colorado's tallest cliff. If you're choosing just a few South Rim stops, keep this one. It's about two hundred yards from the parking area on an unpaved path.”
Plays as you drive up to Painted Wall Overlook in the Parkwolf Black Canyon of the Gunnison Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- South Rim Chasm View
- Cedar Point and the Plant Trail
- North Chasm View from the Campground
- North Vista Trail to Exclamation Point
- 23 audio storiesacross Black Canyon of the Gunnison’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 13 trails, 29 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
