Gunnison National Park

Contact: CURE_Info@nps.gov
Phone: Headquarters 970-641-2337
Visitor Information 970-641-2337 x205

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The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proterozoic crystalline rock. No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Directions

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

More info at http://www.nps.gov/blca

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