North Vista Trail to Green Mountain in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO

Hike North Vista Trail to Green Mountain Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO

Class 1 7.0 miles 800 gain 3-5 hrs Out + Back Oct 8, 2012
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Follow a fairly easy trail that skirts the massive sheer rock faces of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. I did some dumb things for the sake of photos, but something about this ridiculously large dent in the Earth made me feel adventurous.

Two thousand foot cliffs overlook the Gunnison River, a thin water source that carved this amazing slit in western Colorado. Unlike the width of the Grand Canyon which leaves you without comprehending the scale, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park exposes you to a vertical, dark wonderland where you can still grasp quite how big it is without feeling overwhelmed. Panoramic views of distant mountains and the almost eerie cracks the canyon forms when viewed from higher up inspire a well-worth visit.

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