Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, USA

Black Canyon is a dramatic canyon characterized by steep, dark rock walls and a roaring river that plunges far below. 1068

Black Canyon National Park South Rim Visitor Center: 10346 CO-347, Montrose, CO 81401
Date Picture Taken: June 2025

Black Canyon of the Gunnison is famous for its dizzying vertical cliffs, dark volcanic rock, and the powerful river that carved one of the steepest and narrowest canyons on the continent. Viewpoints along the rim reveal breathtaking depths and rugged beauty.

I almost bypassed this national park because I didn’t know it existed.

The visitor park

Sightseeing in this park is primarily done from the canyon rim. There may be a road that leads to the bottom, but I didn’t take it.

Another view of the cliff

I drove a little farther and stopped at another overlook.

Another viewpoint

Another overlook

The Painted Wall is the most popular view point