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Island Peaks Overlook
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Colorado
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Inside Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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Island Peaks Overlook
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The short walk to the overlook is on an unpaved trail.
Cross Fissures Overlook
~1 min drive
The walk to the overlook is 357 yards on an unpaved trail.
Gunnison Point Overlook
~1 min drive
The South Rim Visitor Center is at Gunnison Point. A short walk will take you to the overlooks. From here the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/hikingtrails.htm">Rim Rock Trail</a> heads to the South Rim Campground, and the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/plany…
Rock Point Overlook
~2 min drive
The walk to the overlook is 234 yards on an unpaved trail.
Tomichi Overlook
~2 min drive
Tomichi Overlook is the first overlook on the South Rim Drive. The <a href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/hikingtrails.htm">Rim Rock Trail</a> passes under the overlook, connecting the South Rim Campground to the Visitor Center.<br /> <br /> This overlook is wheelchai…
Chasm View Overlook
~3 min drive
The short walk to the overlook is on an unpaved trail.
Painted Wall Overlook
~3 min drive
This overlook features the tallest cliff in Colorado, the Painted Wall. From river to rim, the Painted Wall is 2,250 feet tall.<br /> <br /> The walk to the overlook is 200 yards on an unpaved trail.
Cedar Point Overlook
~3 min drive
The walk to the overlook is 303 yards on an unpaved surface, Guideposts describe the various plants along the way.
Dragon Point Overlook
~4 min drive
The walk to the overlook is 100 yards on an unpaved trail.
East Portal
~6 min drive
<p>East Portal is within the boundary of <a href="https://www.nps.gov/cure/index.htm">Curecanti National Recreation Area</a>, but only accessible from the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/southrim.htm">South Rim</a> of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.…
Pioneer Point Overlook
~29 min drive
Pioneer Point offers stunning views of the upper Black Canyon and Morrow Point Reservoir. The overlooks are over 800 feet above the water level. The Curecanti Needle can be seen from here. This is also the trailhead for the Curecanti Creek Trail. Elevation: 8040 feet
