Docs Pond Trail

Kneeling Camel Overlook

~15 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.

East Portal

~15 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…

Cactus Ridge Trail

~2 min drive

3.28-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 1,189 ft elevation gain and loss.

Deep Creek Trail

~4 min drive

10.26-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 2,289 ft elevation gain.

Island Peaks Overlook

~16 min drive

The short walk to the overlook is on an unpaved trail.

Gunnison Point Overlook

~16 min drive

The South Rim Visitor Center is at Gunnison Point. A short walk will take you to the overlooks. From here the Rim Rock Trail heads to the South Rim Campground, and the Oak Flat Trail takes you on a loop below the canyon rim. The short walk to the overlook is on an unpaved trail.

Deadwood Trail

~2 min drive

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

Mendicant Ridge

~6 min drive

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

Big Island Overlook

~16 min drive

This overlook is right next to the parking area and requires very little walking to see the canyon.

Frontier Trail

~3 min drive

3.6-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 889 ft elevation gain