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William Henry Hyams, Ph.D.
Joined: 02/20/10 Posts: 78 View Profile |
Black Canyon of the Gunnison - 2009 Posted Tuesday, July 13, 2010 07:48 PM bcg_warner_trail.jpg
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William Henry Hyams, Ph.D.
Joined: 02/20/10 Posts: 78 View Profile |
RE: Black Canyon of the Gunnison - 2009 Posted Tuesday, July 13, 2010 07:49 PM painted_wall.jpg In the Warner Pt picture look very closely to see the Gunnison River. The Painted Wall is a well-known attraction in this park. |
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Wm "Billy Dick" Richmond Holly
Pineville, Louisiana Joined: 09/25/09 Posts: 145 View Profile |
RE: Black Canyon of the Gunnison - 2009 Posted Sunday, September 28, 2014 07:35 PM September 2014 - Polly and I almost bypassed the turn off to the South Rim of this park but turned around and went to it. It is now possible, just inside the entrance, to make a right turn and drive down a steep grade to the river. About half way down is a large parking area where you can stop and let your brakes cool or picnic or just take a look at the road ahead. By the way, pulling an RV down/up this road would not be wise. There are picnic tables at the bottom. Any vehicle can navigate this paved road but it was sure nice in a 3/4 ton PU with diesel engine and engine brake to just put it in 1st gear with the engine brake on and never touch the brakes going down. The overlooks at the top are breath taking as Bill described and are reminescent of the Grand Canyon. |
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