This is the only "trail" in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National that gives you the opportunity to experience the inner canyon and river without having to climb down and up the steep walls. Having said that, this is by all means not a 'walk in the park', there's a lot of scrambling and climbing over boulders involved.

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1. East Portal Trail — South Rim — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

1.38km

00:26

10m

River-level trail through Black Canyon's towering granite walls without the steep rim descent.

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Distance 640 m

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 30 m

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Location: Montrose County, Colorado, United States

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1. East Portal Trail — South Rim — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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