Location: Gunnison
Top Things to do in Gunnison
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Gunnison, Colorado (CO)
Gunnison offers a vibrant cultural scene, ranching heritage and bountiful natural resources. It’s truly a unique destination for outdoor, culinary and art enthusiasts. Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest body of water in Colorado, a perfect spot for world-class fishing. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is nearby, with scenic overlooks and diverse hiking trails. The annual Cattlemen’s Days, featuring rodeo competitions, carnival and live music, is Colorado’s oldest rodeo.
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1. The Gunnison Route
2. Gunnison National Forest
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5.0 based on 128 reviews
National preserve that encompasses part of Colorado's central mountains, around the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte.
Reviewed By WorldTravelers34 - Chicago, United States
My wife and I spent quite a bit of time in Gunnison National Forest as we stayed in both Montrose and Gunnison on a recent Colorado trip. This whole area is just beautiful and stunning. Be sure and take a day trip to Crested Butte. About: Gunnison National Forest was named for Captain John Gunnison, a man who came through this area in 1853 in search of a feasible route across the Continental Divide for a railroad. The present forest consists of over 1.7 million acres of public land and over 100,000 acres of private land within its boundaries. There are 2 peaks over 14,000' and another 20 that are over 13,000' in elevation.
3. Cliff Creek Trail
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A scenic hiking trail through Gunnison National Forest.
4. Pine Creek
5. Curecanti Creek
6. Blue Mesa Fishing
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5.0 based on 123 reviews
Blue Mesa Reservoir is Colorado's largest reservoir and home to the largest in Kokanee Salmon population in the Western US. Blue Mesa Reservoir is 330 feet at the deepest point and is made up of 3 basins, 4 boat launches, two marinas and over 100 miles of shoreline. It is truly a magnificent area nestled in the Rocky Mountains
Reviewed By otisc77
Fish this time of the year for the bigger one's! September though November. Allow more time to find them (fish), then stand back for the big ones on power bait green and yellow with sparkles!
7. Curecanti National Recreation Area
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
This 42,000-acre Recreation Area features three reservoirs, Blue Mesa, Morrow Point and Crystal, which are surrounded by rugged, steep-walled canyons and mesas.
Reviewed By THINGS2LIVE4 - Rocky River, United States
I hiked the Mesa Creek trail and Curecanti Creek trail. The Curecanti Creek trail was very strenuous and takes a few hours. The Mesa Creek trail was easy. In Cimmeron Colorado there is an AWESOME vintage train exhibit.
8. Gunnison City Park
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Y6140IJcindyg - San Antonio, United States
Nice area to picnic, has restrooms available, playground equipment for various ages, spacious green grassy area to just put down a blanket and chill out.
9. Dillon Pinnacles
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Two-mile hiking trail takes visitors through dry mesa to the pinnacles, towering volcanic formations that dominate the Curecanti National Recreation Area's landscape.
Reviewed By O9746VIsonjab
The hike was not too challenging or to long. Lots of place to take a picture or just enjoy the view. Not too rocky or steep. Our dog loved the hike too great view of the lake.
10. Hermit's Rest
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