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A steep and loose "trail" into the narrowest section of the Black Canyon.


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0.6

Miles

0.9

KM

Point to Point

7,753' 2,363 m

High

6,390' 1,948 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

1,363' 416 m

Down

44%

Avg Grade (24°)

151%

Max Grade (57°)

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

Very steep and loose. There is also poison ivy present; wear long pants. Campfires are not permitted and backcountry permits are required!

Description

From the road, this trail drops steeply into Long Draw. Though your journey will begin in a fairly dense forest, as you descend on this rocky trail, the vegetation will start to thin. Eventually, the draw pops you out at one of the most stunning sections of the canyon. Take a few moments to appreciate the roar of the Gunnison River, and the dramatic walls of the Black Canyon. From the bottom, you can see Island Peaks to the south, and Grizzly Gulch to the north.

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Shared By:

Tom Robson

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 2 votes

#4

in North Rim

#9126

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  4.5 from 2 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in North Rim

#744

in Colorado

#9,126

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The view at the bottom of Long Draw looking east to Island Peaks.
May 31, 2016 near Montrose, CO
About to drop into Long Draw.
May 31, 2016 near Montrose, CO
Looking back up the draw, just above one of the route's most technical spots.
May 31, 2016 near Montrose, CO
The MIGHTY Gunnison River.
May 31, 2016 near Montrose, CO
The epic rapids in The Narrows at the bottom of Long Draw.
May 31, 2016 near Montrose, CO
Steep, rocky trail.
Oct 24, 2017 near Montrose, CO

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