• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    Black Canyon Of The Gunnison

    National Park Colorado

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  • Road Status

    East Portal, South Rim and North Rim Roads are currently open, but could close again if winter condtions or rock fall exist.

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Engine 278 exhibit
Denver & Rio Grande Western rail exhibit at Cimarron Canyon.
NPS photo by Lisa Lynch
 

Cimarron Rail Exhibit »

  • Historic Cimarron Historic Cimarron

    The town of Cimarron had quite a different look in the railroad days. Read More

  • Railroad Through Black Canyon Railroad Through Black Canyon

    Explore the history of the narrow gauge through the upper Black Canyon. Read More

Did You Know?

Crystal Dam

Before the creation of 3 dams upstream of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Gunnison River was as much as 5 times more powerful than it is today.