Overview

Hype:

Gunnison Point is a lookout located behind the visitor center in Black Canyon of the Gunnison Naitonal Park. The short trail takes you on top of a pegmatite dike that sticks out into the canyon.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 15 minutes

Length: 0.1 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Entrance fee

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Features:
  • Hiking Trails
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • No Drinking Water
  • Mountains
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Marked Trails
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Getting There

Navigate to 38.555874, -107.686404.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado

Coordinates: 38.555874, -107.686404

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April 21, 2012 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye,

Story

Gunnison Point Overlook is located directly behind the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park visitor center.

You can see the overlook from the visitor center.

Along the short walk, mica flakes in the rocks sparkle in the sunlight.

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