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Black Canyon of the Gunnison

North America

Colorado

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Quick Guide

Established

21-Oct-99

Iconic Places

  • The park protects a quarter of the Gunnison River, which slices sheer canyon walls from dark Precambrian-era rock. The canyon features some of the steepest cliffs and oldest rock in North America, and is a popular site for river rafting and rock climbing. The deep, narrow canyon is composed of gneiss and schist, which appears black when in shadow.[23]

    State

    Colorado

    Black Canyon of the Gunnison

    Overview 

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Ranger Station

South Rim Visitor Center, 19995 US-50, Montrose, CO 81425

Headquarters

19995 US-50, Montrose, CO 81425

Latitude(N)

38.5997°

Longitude(W)

'-107.7703

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
North America
North America
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Colorado
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21-Oct-99
30,779.83 acres (124.6 km2)
297,257
19995 US-50, Montrose, CO 81425
South Rim Visitor Center, 19995 US-50, Montrose, CO 81425
81425
38.5997°
'-107.7703
May
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The park protects a quarter of the Gunnison River, which slices sheer canyon walls from dark Precambrian-era rock. The canyon features some of the steepest cliffs and oldest rock in North America, and is a popular site for river rafting and rock climbing. The deep, narrow canyon is composed of gneiss and schist, which appears black when in shadow.[23]
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