Trip Idea

Half-Day at Black Canyon (Summer)

Multiple Parks

Things To Do - South Rim
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Canyons and Canyonlands, Geology, Trails, Mountains, Natural Sounds, Night Sky, Astronomy, River and Riparian, Rock Landscapes and Features, Scenic Views, Roads, Routes and Highways, Wilderness, Climate Change, Explorers and Expeditions, Fossils and Paleontology, Schools and Education, Watersheds more »
Activities Front-Country Hiking, Scenic Driving, Museum Exhibits
Type Kid Friendly, Relaxed, Inspirational, Outdoors, Road Trip
Parks Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Do This First
  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

    Tour the South Rim Visitor Center
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: No
    • Location: South Rim Visitor Center
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A log structure with large windows sits on the edge of a steep, snowy canyon wall.

    The South Rim Visitor Center is a great first-stop during your visit to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Stop here to get recommendations from park rangers, tour the interactive exhibits, watch the park movie, shop the park bookstore, and grab maps and brochures to inform your adventure.

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Get the Lay of the Land
  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

    Tour the South Rim Drive
    • Activity Fee: Yes
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Scenic Driving
    • Pets: Yes
    • Duration: 2–3 Hours
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    Gunnison Point Overlook on the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

    The South Rim Drive is a scenic paved road that follows the canyon rim for 7 miles from Tomichi Point to High Point and features 12 overlooks.

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Take A Hike
  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

    Rim Rock Trail - South Rim
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Front-Country Hiking
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    Hike the Rim Rock Trail

    Moderately strenuous - 1 mile from South Rim Campground to Visitor Center

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  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

    Uplands Trail - South Rim
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Front-Country Hiking
    • Pets: No
    Uplands Trail

    Easy - 1.3 miles from South Rim Campground to Visitor Center

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  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

    Oak Flat Trail - South Rim
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Front-Country Hiking
    • Pets: No
    Oak Flat Trail

    Moderately strenuous - 2 miles round trip

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  • Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

    Warner Point Trail - South Rim
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Front-Country Hiking
    • Pets: No
    View from Warner Point Trail

    Moderately strenuous - 1.5 miles round trip

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Last updated: April 5, 2024