Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
153 locals recommend
Location
CO
Tips from locals
It is the Grand Canyon of Colorado. It is not as Big or as well known, but it is very incredible in it's own right and worth the trip.
Stunning views with hiking trails the whole family will enjoy. East Portal route is a very tricky drive. Stick with the main loop and visitor center if you're concerned.
Breathtaking views summer and winter. Snowshoeing and skiing on Park roads closed for the winter.
There is no exaggeration in saying that the Black Canyon National Park is one of the nation’s most breathtaking scenic treasures. Carved through solid granite over countless millennia, the dark canyon walls plunge an awe-inspiring 2,700 feet to the Gunnison River below. As one of the nation’s hidden treasures, the Black Canyon allows visitors to immerse themselves in a memorable vacation experience undiminished by the ‘human drama’ often experienced in better-known destinations.
There is no exaggeration in saying that the Black Canyon National Park is one of the nation’s most breathtaking scenic treasures. Carved through solid granite over countless millennia, the dark canyon walls plunge an awe-inspiring 2,700 feet to the Gunnison River below. As one of the nation’s hidd…