Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a fantastic, rugged-looking canyon that is remote enough to feel undiscovered. The Gunnison River carves a narrow and dramatic canyon with steep cliff walls. The canyon is approximately 2,000 feet deep, with Gunnison Point and Chasm View at just over 1,800 feet and Warner Point at 2,722 feet.

The main activities here are simply gazing out over the canyon and appreciating the environment, or wandering along the rim's walking paths and short hiking trails. These are mostly flat and simple trails. If you're feeling daring, you can hike into the canyon, but trails aren't maintained or marked, conditions are difficult, and you're basically on your own and responsible for any rescue costs if one is required. The park has three campgrounds: the North and South Rim campgrounds are open to tents and RVs, but the East Portal campground is only open to tents.

Google rating: 4.8/5.0

Location: Colorado, United States

Phone:970-641-2337

Website: https://www.nps.gov/blca/index.htm