One of the best stop on a road trip from last summer: the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, in the middle of Colorado.
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North Vista Trail: 10km to enjoy the view over the canyon
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Exclamation Point:
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Km: 11 (7 miles)
Where to begin: behind the pit toilet of the ranger cabin, find the sign that says “Wilderness” (there’s actually a sign that says that)
Fuel: trail mix, banana and apple compote
People on the trail: 2, + us, many squirrels
The North Rim Road
5 points of view: The Narrows, Balanced Rock View, Big Island View, Island Peaks View and Kneeling Camel View.
![Black Canyon of the Gunnison - National Park - Colorado - road trip Etats-Unis - Big Island](https://i0.wp.com/www.maathiildee.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/black-canyon-13.jpg?resize=1050%2C700&ssl=1)
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2,772 feet deep, 850 m.
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On the road again
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