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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
News & Conditions
 

Updated April 28, 2009


ROADS
The South Rim, North Rim and East Portal Roads are all open.



PRESCRIBED BURN
A prescribed burn is planned for this spring in the Grizzly Gulch area on the north rim. The purpose of the burn is to improve the ecosystem and reduce hazardous wildfire fuels. The burn will take place when weather conditions are favorable between April 20 and May 31.




SPRING RECREATION
Most of the trails on the South Rim are snow free with the exception of the Oak Flat Loop. Patches of relatively deep snow and icy spots exist. The inner canyon routes are melting out, but patchy snow still exists on the South Rim routes. The Gunnison Route still holds significant snow near the chain. Please call for updated route and trail conditions.

Hot chocolate, tea, and coffee are available at the South Rim Visitor Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you need a warm up after your trip.




 
CAMPGROUNDS

South Rim Loop A: OPEN, but water is not available.
South Rim Loop B: CLOSED.
North Rim: OPEN, but water is not available.
East Portal:
OPEN, but water is not available.
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Black Canyon Webcam
Webcam
Image from the South Rim Visitor Center.
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Water Flow Information
Water Flow Information
Information from the USGS for water flows through Black Canyon.
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2008 Visitor Guide
2008 Visitor Guide
(6.5mb PDF) The latest version of our annual park guide is now available.
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Inner Canyon  

Did You Know?
The temperature at the bottom of Black Canyon is approximately 8 degrees warmer than at the rim.

Last Updated: April 28, 2009 at 11:24 EST