Nature & Science

Island Peaks Overlook
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
 

Did You Know?

The Narrows

The narrowest part of Black Canyon at the river is only 40 feet across.