Excerpt from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument and Curecanti National Recreation Area The region in which the parks lie is one of great elevation r

Excerpt from General Management Plan: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument and Curecanti National Recreation Area The region in which the parks lie is

Camping, wildlife viewing, hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, fly fishing--the recreational opportunities around Black Canyon are unsurpassed.

The river that carved the ruggedly spectacular chasm preserved at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, remains untamed for 26 miles. Sheer wall