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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Operating Hours & Seasons

South Rim: Open every day, limited access in winter. The South Rim road is open from early April to mid-November. North Rim: Open every day, North Rim Road and ranger station are closed in winter.
Local Partners & Information Resources

Montrose Visitor and Convention Bureau

Gunnison Chamber of Commerce

Delta Tourism Council

Elk Creek Marina, Inc.

Western State College

Getting There

Plane
Commercial airlines to Montrose, Gunnison, Grand Junction

Car
The park is located approximately 250 miles SW of Denver. South Rim: 15 miles east of Montrose, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347 North Rim: 11 miles south of Crawford, via CO Hwy 92 and North Rim Road (closed in winter)

Public Transportation
By bus: To Montrose, Gunnison, Grand Junction By train: To Grand Junction

Getting Around

By car or on foot, no public transportation is available. Bicycles are not allowed on trails.