Basics
- Location:
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park near Montrose
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 2 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Elevation Change:
- 1960 feet
Description
This route is very difficult due to loose rock along the entire length and full exposure to the sun. Use extra caution while descending due to the abundance of large, loose rocks.
Use the parking area near the South Rim Campground. Take the Rim Rock Trail (which starts near Loop C) to post #14, then backtrack 25 feet. This is the start of the Tomichi Route. Descend this steep route until the junction with another draw (an alternate route) is reached. Continue to follow the main drainage down the tumbled slope to the river.
South Rim Route
Details
Location:
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park near Montrose
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
2 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Difficult
Elevation Change:
1960
Camping Info
2 campsites
Additional Details:
Inner-canyon permits are required
