Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Location: Colorado
Size: 30,385 acres
Established: 1999
Activities: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, wildlife viewing, camping, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, nature walks, bird watching, stargazing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and auto touring.
National Park Service
Resource for information about the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.
American Park Network
Offers a park overview and describes the sights to see. Includes info about hiking at this park.
Terra Galleria Photography
Gallery of beautiful photos of this park.
Photography by Phil Armitage
Collection of photos of Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison - Life Zones
Summarizes the types of habitat found at Black Canyon and lists the animals and plants found there.
National Park Service - Bird Records
Checklist of birds found at Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP. Includes scientific name, common name, and status.
National Park Service - Mammal Records
List the mammals that inhabit this park. Includes residence status.
National Park Service - Plant Records
Checklist of plants found at Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP.
Geology of Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Discusses the geology of the park from the Precambrian Era to the present.
History and Culture of Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Tells the history of this park, including the narrow gauge railroad, the town of Cimarron, and the Gunnison tunnel.
