Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, Nature reserve in Delta County, Colorado, United States.
The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness encompasses 17,784 acres of black granite and red sandstone canyons, shaped by the Gunnison River over millions of years.
Congress established this protected area in 1999 through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Act.
The Bureau of Land Management maintains this wilderness area according to strict preservation guidelines, prohibiting motorized vehicles and mechanical transportation.
Visitors must obtain self-issued permits at trailheads and can only camp in designated sites along the river on a first-come, first-served basis.
The wilderness contains fourteen miles of the Gunnison River, offering class III and IV rapids for whitewater rafting and gold medal waters for trout fishing.
Location: Delta County
Operator: Bureau of Land Management
GPS coordinates: 38.66225,-107.81601
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:55
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