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Pioneer Point Overlook
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Colorado
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Inside Curecanti National Recreation Area
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Pioneer Point Overlook
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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
East Portal
~23 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.…
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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…
Gunnison Point Overlook
~28 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…
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