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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.
Nature & Science
The Black Canyon hosts a variety of ecosystems from pinyon pine, juniper and scrub oak forests at the rim, to the
shady and vertical inner canyon walls, and down to the riparian community along the Gunnison River. NPS Photo by Lisa Lynch
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Did You Know?
The Painted Wall is the highest cliff in Colorado. From river to rim it stands 2250 feet (685 meters), and is 1000 feet (304 meters) taller than the Empire State Building.