Gunnison Gorge via Ute Trail
The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Study Area was established by the BLM in 1978 in order to preserve a 13-mile stretch of the Gunnison River below the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park while it is being considered as a possible wilderness area. The scenic canyon has also long been coveted as a possible a site for a large hydroelectric dam, but thankfully the environmental movement in the West is now sufficiently strong that the dam will probably never be built. After this hike I think you will agree, it would be a tragedy of major proportions if the Gunnison Gorge was ever dammed.
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Directions to: Gunnison Gorge via Ute Trail
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Delta |
| Length | 9 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 10 ft |
| Skill Level | Well maintained, well defined trail. |
| Duration | 5.5 hours |
| Season | Mid-spring through late fall. The primitive road to the trailhead is usually inaccessible from late November until April. |
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