Mendicant Ridge

Curecanti

~17 min drive

25 mi · Hard

Pioneer Point Overlook

~17 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

East Portal

~18 min drive

<p>East Portal is within the boundary of <a href="https://www.nps.gov/cure/index.htm">Curecanti National Recreation Area</a>, but only accessible from the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/southrim.htm">South Rim</a> of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.…

South Dyer

~4 min drive

4.4 mi · Moderate

Throughline

~18 min drive

26 mi · Hard

Kneeling Camel Overlook

~19 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.

Tomichi Overlook

~21 min drive

Tomichi Overlook is the first overlook on the South Rim Drive. The <a href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/hikingtrails.htm">Rim Rock Trail</a> passes under the overlook, connecting the South Rim Campground to the Visitor Center.<br /> <br /> This overlook is wheelchai…

Trail Creek

~8 min drive

5.2 mi · Moderate

Little Elk Basin

~20 min drive

12 mi · Hard

Island Peaks Overlook

~20 min drive

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