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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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Prepare yourself for 2,000 foot tall, narrow canyon walls dropping almost vertically to the Gunnison River.

The Black Canyon is known for crumbling rock, dizzying heights, and a lack of places to place protective equipment. Rock climbing is a challenge limited to highly experienced, expert climbers only.
Maps
Maps
Park map of Black Canyon is available for download.
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Pets In the Park
Pets In the Park
Information about where your pet is allowed within the park.
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2009 Park Planner
2009 Park Planner
Our latest park newspaper is available online. (7MB pdf)
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Rapids of Gunnison River  

Did You Know?
The Gunnison River through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park drops at an average of 95 feet per mile. By comparison, the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park drops an average of 7.5 feet per mile.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST