Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Gunnison, Colorado (CO)

June 2, 2021 Hector Krause

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

Gunnison, CO
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The Gunnison Route

This extremely challenging hiking trail leads down to the Gunnison River.

2. Cliff Creek Trail

Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison, CO
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A scenic hiking trail through Gunnison National Forest.

3. Pine Creek

Gunnison, CO +1 970-641-2337
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Pine Creek

Scenic hiking trail in Colorado's Curecanti National Recreation Area.

4. Curecanti Creek

Gunnison, CO +1 970-641-2337 http://www.nps.gov/cure
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Curecanti Creek

Scenic hiking trail that follows a small river to Morrow Point Lake.

5. Sport Fish Colorado

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Sport Fish Colorado

Fully guided fishing trips on Blue Mesa, Antero, and 11 Mile reservoirs! We offer full and half days of trolling, casting and jigging, for trophy kokanee salmon, mackinaw lake trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout on the open water and through the ice!

6. Gunnison Country Outfitters

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Gunnison Country Outfitters

Gunnison Country Outfitters offers you a variety of horseback riding and horse packing vacation options. You get to choose the type of trip that you want to have whether that be a short morning or evening ride, a full day ride with a relaxing lunch with a view, or a true wilderness adventure that could last for as many days as you would like!

7. Scenic River Tours

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Scenic River Tours

We offer guided rafting trips every day from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Scenic rafting trips for all ages, whitewater rafting trips for those looking for a little more adventure. Family friendly with 30+ years of experience. Equipment rentals, stand up paddleboard and inflatable kayak rentals. Float fishing trips or walk wade fishing, rockclimbing sessions available too! Full retail shop for paddling and river gear!

8. Ramblin Travel

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Ramblin Travel

We specialize in organizing and leading Mount Kilimanjaro climbing trips and safaris. Our mission is to support you throughout your entire African experience. With team members and guides in the US and Tanzania, we help build your custom itinerary, prepare you for your trip, and provide in-person support during your entire stay in Africa.

9. On The Fly Aviation

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On The Fly Aviation

See the picturesque Gunnison Valley and the majestic mountains of Crested Butte from the air. Scenic tours are private and depart daily from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport.

10. Ice Fish Colorado

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Ice Fish Colorado

We are your premier Colorado ice fishing guide, providing first class guided Colorado ice fishing trips on Antero, Blue Mesa, Taryall, and 11 Mile reservoirs! Our passion is fishing and we want to share our passion with you to build your confidence as a Colorado ice fishing angler and increase your enjoyment of this great sport! Most people don't associate ice fishing or fishing in general with an adrenaline rush, but for Sport Fish Colorado this is what ice fishing is all about! We don't sit on a bucket and "hope" the big one comes by, we actively pursue our target species, whether it be trout, kokanee salmon, pike, lake trout, or yellow perch, and use many different techniques, some unconventional, to seek the results we are looking for! This makes for an exciting Colorado ice fishing trip that you will never forget all while staying warm in our state of the art, heated Frabill ice huts!

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