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Gunnison Point Overlook

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Gunnison Point Overlook

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Gunnison Point Overlook

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness

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    Location: Montrose County, Colorado, United States

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    1. Gunnison Point & Oak Flat Loop Trail — South Rim — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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    2. Uplands Trail & Rim Rock Nature Trail Loop — South Rim — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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    Peaceful forest loop away from crowds, returning via canyon rim for wildlife and solitude.

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    3. Gunnison Route — South Rim — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    3.24km

    02:15

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    Rugged descent via chains and cairns to camp beside the Gunnison River in cathedral-like canyon solitude.

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    April 5, 2023

    Gunnison Point is a wonderful overlook situated just behind the South Rim Visitor Center. It offers incredible views of the Black Canyon.

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      Elevation 2,440 m

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      Location: Montrose County, Colorado, United States

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