Tuesday, 24 April 2018
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison truly is one of those places that is beyond description. It is a very narrow, very deep canyon cut through igneous base rocks (granite, gneiss, etc.). Most canyons are cut from much softer sandstone. The south rim is fairly narrow, and not only sits about 2500 ft above the canyon bottom, but also at least 1500 ft above the surrounding flat plain.
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison truly is one of those places that is beyond description. It is a very narrow, very deep canyon cut through igneous base rocks (granite, gneiss, etc.). Most canyons are cut from much softer sandstone. The south rim is fairly narrow, and not only sits about 2500 ft above the canyon bottom, but also at least 1500 ft above the surrounding flat plain.
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| The first overlook tells you why it's called the "Black Canyon". It's also so deep that you couldn't see the bottom from here. |
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| A few stops later you can see the river. |
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| Almost couldn't tell that there was a canyon in this picture. |
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| The West Elk Mountains in the distance, the north rim road in the mid-ground, and the north rim wall in the foreground. |
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| At the western end of the park you can see the river much better. |
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| "Painted Wall", the tallest sheer cliff in the U.S. |
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| A view to the south and the relatively flat plain between mountain systems. |
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