Elk Ridge Trail

East Portal

~14 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…

Hermits Rest Trail

~15 min drive

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

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.

Deadwood Trail

~1 min drive

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

Dead Horse Trail

~15 min drive

4.48-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 710 ft elevation gain/loss.

Deep Creek Trail

~5 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.

Docs Pond Trail

~3 min drive

4.28-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado with 1,556 ft gain/loss.

Morrow Point Trail

~16 min drive

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

Mendicant Ridge

~5 min drive

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