Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

2 stamp stations

North Rim Ranger Station

Address: 7295 Black Canyon Road, Crawford, CO 81415

The Gunnison River cut the Black Canyon through 1.7-billion-year-old rock so steep and narrow that parts of the gorge see sunlight only minutes a day; at 2,722 feet deep, the Painted Wall is Colorado's tallest cliff.

Peer over the rim at the overlooks and spot peregrine falcons riding the canyon thermals; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, skilled permit-carrying hikers can descend the punishing unmaintained routes to the river, and the sheer walls draw expert rock climbers.

Coordinates: 38.58703, -107.70484

South Rim Visitor Center

Address: 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO 81401

The Gunnison River cut the Black Canyon through 1.7-billion-year-old rock so steep and narrow that parts of the gorge see sunlight only minutes a day; at 2,722 feet deep, the Painted Wall is Colorado's tallest cliff.

Peer over the rim at the overlooks and spot peregrine falcons riding the canyon thermals; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, skilled permit-carrying hikers can descend the punishing unmaintained routes to the river, and the sheer walls draw expert rock climbers.

Coordinates: 38.55499, -107.68658

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