Prepare yourself for 2,000 foot tall, narrow canyon walls dropping almost vertically to the Gunnison River.
The Black Canyon is known for crumbling rock, dizzying heights, and a lack of places to place protective equipment. Rock climbing is a challenge limited to highly experienced, expert climbers only.
Maps Park map of Black Canyon is available for download. more...
Pets In the Park Information about where your pet is allowed within the park. more...
2009 Park Planner Our latest park newspaper is available online. (7MB pdf) more...
Did You Know?
The narrowest part of Black Canyon at the river is only 40 feet across.