Hike Oak Flat Trail - South Rim
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
This 1.6 mi (2.6 km) trail offers variety to the hiker who would like to explore below the rim without going all the way to the river. The trail is narrow in places and traverses some steep slopes.
The Oak Flat Loop Trail (built by Student Conservation Association volunteers) offers variety to the hiker who would like to explore below the rim without going all the way to the river. The trail enters the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness Area and meanders through Gambel Oak, then a forest of Douglas fir, Aspen, and chokecherry. Parents should be aware that the trail is narrow in places and traverses some steep slopes. Pets are not allowed. Distance (roundtrip): 1.6 mi (2.6 km) Difficulty: Moderately strenuous
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Fees Apply
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Accessibility
This trail is unpaved, steep, and not wheelchair accessible.
Pets
No — Pets are not allowed on this trail.
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Oak Flat Trail