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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park |
The park is located approximately 250 miles SW of Denver |
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| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a fantastic place for climbing some of the world's foremost wild canyons. Although there is some wild outdoor adventure available in kayaking the Gunnison , it's not for a novice! You'll also find geological beauty and hiking/backpacking trips that although they are physically challenging, are well worth taking for the adventure vacation of a lifetime. Come and see what's been drawing adventure seekers for almost a hundred years to this unique national park. Check out below for great Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park information at http://www.nps.gov/blca.
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Uniqueness - The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is one of the world's foremost wild canyons . It's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proter... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - South Rim Visitor Center is open all year by season; fall, winter, spring from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm and summer 8 am - 6 pm. It is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. It is located two mile... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Twelve of the most spectacular miles of the canyon are preserved as part of the 31,000 acre Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park . Originally designated as a national monument by Herbert Hoover ... (click here for more)
Natural Features - The total length of Black Canyon is 48 miles (77 km). Only 14 miles (22.5 km) run in the national park. The greatest depth is found at Warner Point and is 2,722 feet (829 m). Chasm View is 1,820 feet ... (click here for more)
Flora - The Colorado Plateau is a geologic region characterized by high deserts, deep canyons and "pygmy forests". These features can be found along the Warner Point Nature Trail , the highest elevation on th... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - The majority of wilderness use occurs on developed trails on the canyon rim. Use in the inner canyon is limited because of the steep terrain and lack of developed trails. Six routes access the Gunniso... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Throughout much of the Colorado Plateau, a region covering much of Western Colorado and southern Utah, rain is sporadic during the summer months. With surface temperatures reaching 120 degrees, obtain... (click here for more)
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Weather - Weather can vary greatly between the canyon rim and canyon floor. Summer daytime temperatures range between 60 to 100F (15 to 38C), nights 30 to 50F (-1 to 10C), while winter daytime temperatures rang... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - The easiest access to the Gunnison River is to drive the East Portal Road . This road is extremely steep (15% grades) with hairpin curves. Vehicles with an overall length (including trailer) greater t... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Bighorn sheep , once common on the Colorado Plateau, can still be occasionally sited in the canyon. The steep rugged terrain provides them protection from predators like the mountain lion. Look for th... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - There are black bears here, though they are rarely seen. Never feed any wildlife to keep the wilderness safe for the next visitor. An animal that becomes dependant on human food can become dangerous a... (click here for more)
Fees - The entrance fee is now $15 per car, $7 per person, $40 for an annual pass, and Interagency Passes (Annual, Senior, Access, and Volunteer) are honored. To learn about interagency passes, visit http:/... (click here for more)
Camping - North Rim is open from spring to fall. It has 13 campsites in Pinyon-Juniper forest, vault toilets, tables and grills, water available mid-May to mid-October, but no hook-ups. RV camping id allowed bu... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, Ridgway State Park, Vega State Park, Paonia State Park, San Isabel National Forest, White River National Forest, Uncompah... (click here for more)
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