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Location:: Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison
Setting:: Mountainous
Length:: 4 mile roundtrip

Time:: 2 to 3 hours
Elevation Change:: 900 feet

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Description

After descending from the high rim of the Upper Black Canyon of the Gunnison, the trail follows Curecanti Creek as it falls toward Morrow Point Reservoir. The Curecanti Needle, a 700 ft. granite spire, towers above at the trail's end.

Good shoes or boots are recommended. Carry at least 2 quarts of water per person. Two campsites with picnic tables, fire grates, and toilets are provided at the end of the trail.

Details

Location:

Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison

Setting:

Mountainous

Length:

4 mile roundtrip

Time:

2 to 3 hours

Elevation Change:

900

Additional Details:

Strenuous. Elevation change 900 ft. Allow 2-3 hours for round trip.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

At Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison

The trail head begins at the Pioneer Point overlook, off Highway 92, 5.7 miles from its junction with Highway 50.

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