Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park exposes you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. With two million years to work, the Gunnison River, along with the forces of weathering, has sculpted this vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.
Starting Oct. 16, the bridge will open in a single-lane configuration to all legal loads for 24 hours a day, seven days a week with pilot operations. Final construction activities will continue during overnight hours. Check CDOT website for details.
Updated on 10/15/2024
Water systems throughout the park are shut off for the winter season. Plan ahead and bring all drinking water.
Updated on 10/15/2024
Day-of-hike permitting for South Rim routes is in effect for the off-season, starting Friday, September 13, 2024. Obtain permits at the South Rim Visitor Center. Permits required for Gunnison, Tomichi, and Warner routes; daily limits apply.
Updated on 10/15/2024
Major road improvement projects are complete for 2024. Construction will continue in 2025. Expect delays, alternating one-way traffic, and parking lot closures.
Updated on 09/23/2024
Starting Oct. 16, the bridge will open in a single-lane configuration to all legal loads for 24 hours a day, seven days a week with pilot operations. Final construction activities will continue during overnight hours. Check CDOT website for details.
Updated on 10/15/2024
Water systems throughout the park are shut off for the winter season. Plan ahead and bring all drinking water.
Updated on 10/15/2024
Day-of-hike permitting for South Rim routes is in effect for the off-season, starting Friday, September 13, 2024. Obtain permits at the South Rim Visitor Center. Permits required for Gunnison, Tomichi, and Warner routes; daily limits apply.
Updated on 10/15/2024
Major road improvement projects are complete for 2024. Construction will continue in 2025. Expect delays, alternating one-way traffic, and parking lot closures.
Updated on 09/23/2024