Black Canyon of The Gunnison National Monument 
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130mi/210km southeast of Grand Junction is the spectacular Black Canyon of the Gunnison, a narrow gorge, over 2,600ft/800m deep in places, cut through dark-colored rocks of the Palaeozoic era.
Wildlife in the area include black bears, coyotes and the occasional bobcat or cougar.
Wildlife in the area include black bears, coyotes and the occasional bobcat or cougar.
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Address:
Black Canyon of The Gunnison National Park, 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230-9304, United States
Phone: 1 (970) 641-2337, Fax: 1 (970) 641-3127
Phone: 1 (970) 641-2337, Fax: 1 (970) 641-3127
Hours:
May 24 to September 7: 8am-6pm
September 8 to September 30: 8am-5pm
October 1 to April 23: 8:30am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Admission cost is for a 7 day pass. Hours apply to South Rim Visitor Center.
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