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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Peregrine Falcon, Photo by Lisa Lynch
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is located approximately 250 miles southwest of Denver.

South Rim: 15 miles east of Montrose, via U.S. Highway 50 and CO Highway 347

North Rim: 11 miles south of Crawford, via CO Highway 92 and North Rim Road (unpaved)

There is no bridge between the north and south rims of the canyon. Allow two to three hours to drive from one side to the other.


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 

By bus: To Montrose or Grand Junction

By train: To Grand Junction

There is no public transportation within the park.


PLANE

Commercial airline service is available to Montrose, Gunnison and Grand Junction.
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Curecanti National Recreation Area
Visit our neighbor park, including Blue Mesa Reservoir and the upper Black Canyon.
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Peregrine falcon

Did You Know?
Black Canyon is home to the fastest bird in the world, the Peregrine falcon. Scientists estimate that Peregrines can reach speeds of over 200 mph in an aerial dive.
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Last Updated: September 01, 2010 at 14:40 MST