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2025 South Rim Fire

Learn about the 2025 South Rim Fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Black Canyon has limited services in winter and early spring. South Rim is the only area of the park open year-round.

 

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Road Status

Road Name Status
South Rim Road OPEN
North Rim Road OPEN
East Portal Road OPEN


For roads outside the park, including CO Highway 347, U.S. Highway 50, and CO Highway 92, check Colorado Department of Transportation.

Trail Conditions

Trail Name Park District Condition Report Last Report Date
Oak Flat Loop Trail South Rim Open. Trail is mostly dry with patches of mud. Clockwise direction of travel recommended. 5/1/2026
Rim Rock Trail South Rim Open, EXCEPT closed until further notice from South Rim Campground to Uplands Trail junction. Trail is mostly dry with patches of mud. Trail passes through heavily burned area; beware of uneven surfaces and blowing ash. 5/1/2026
Uplands Trail South Rim Open. Trail is mostly dry with patches of mud. Trail passes through heavily burned area; beware of uneven surfaces and blowing ash. 5/1/2026
Warner Point Trail South Rim Open. Trail is mostly dry. 5/1/2026
Deadhorse Trail North Rim Open. Trail is likely mostly dry with patches of mud. 5/1/2026
North Vista Trail North Rim Open. Trail is likely mostly dry with patches of mud. 5/1/2026

Campground Information

Closed

View estimated opening and closing dates of campgrounds.

Traffic

Between May and October, particularly on busy holiday weekends, you may experience long lines at the entrance station, and parking lots at popular trailheads and viewpoints can fill up.

Climbing Closures

Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.

 
 
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Gunnison Point

View of Gunnison Point overlook from the South Rim Visitor Center.

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South Rim Entrance Station
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South Rim Entrance Station

View west toward incoming traffic at the South Rim Entrance Station.

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Grizzly Ridge
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Grizzly Ridge

View from near the South Rim Campground looking towards Grizzly Ridge on the North Rim.

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Last updated: May 1, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

102 Elk Creek
(GPS/physical address = 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO)
Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone:

970-641-2337

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