Allen Trail 889

Pioneer Point Overlook

~6 min drive

Pioneer Point offers stunning views of the upper Black Canyon and Morrow Point Reservoir. The overlooks are over 800 feet above the water level. The Curecanti Needle can be seen from here. This is also the trailhead for the Curecanti Creek Trail. Elevation: 8040 feet

Hermits Rest Trail

~8 min drive

4.88-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 3,598 ft elevation gain.

Morrow Point Trail

~11 min drive

0.8-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 377 ft of elevation gain.

Pine Creek Trail

~9 min drive

2.14-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 1,407 ft gain and 7,398 ft max elevation.

Kneeling Camel Overlook

~23 min drive

The overlook is adjacent to the parking area and very little walking is required to see the canyon. Park here to hike the Deadhorse Trail. The trailhead is just east of the parking area.

Dyer Creek

~9 min drive

14.44-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado managed by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.

East Portal

~20 min drive

East Portal is within the boundary of Curecanti National Recreation Area, but only accessible from the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. East Portal is named for the Gunnison Tunnel and the town that developed around its construction. Although not much…

Deadwood Trail

~14 min drive

8.08-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 1,747 ft elevation gain and loss.

Ponderosa Trail

~13 min drive

0.78-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 14 ft of elevation gain.

Mendicant Ridge

~12 min drive

19.88-mile out-and-back trail on Mendicant Ridge in Colorado with 2,774 ft elevation gain.