East Portal
This picnic area, located at the bottom of the canyon at a bend in the river, accommodates large groups. There are tables, a large shaded shelter, and outhouses.
4 Best Sights in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
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The scenic South and North Rim roads offer deep and distant views into the canyon. Both also offer several lookout points and short hiking trails along the rim. The trails that go down into the canyon are steep and strenuous, and essentially unmarked, and so are reserved for experienced (and very fit) hikers.
High Point
When the sun is unforgiving, this overlook offers more shade than most of the other picnic areas. There are tables and bathrooms but no fire grates. This spot also has the park's most reliable cell phone reception.
Pulpit Rock
There are tables and bathrooms at this overlook.
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Sunset View
There are tables and bathrooms at this overlook.
