Vernal Travel Guide

Start your visit here when you arrive at this imposing national park in southern Colorado, home to 2 million years of geologic wonder.

Mesmerizing lines of sparkling color grace the rock face of the mountains opposite this major viewing point just behind the visitor center.

This quick, easy hike to a rocky protrusion is a must for visitors to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Enjoy the vista from this South Rim viewpoint and consider tackling its namesake trail down into the inner chasm of Black Canyon.

Overlooking the river and scenic Painted Wall, this trail is a wonderful spot to study the birds and diverse plants of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Appreciate the range of vegetation of the Black Canyon region on this short, easy trail perfect for hiking, walking and bird-watching.