# Black Canyon of the Gunnison, South Rim

> A sheer, dark gorge so narrow that sunlight barely reaches the river. The South Rim Road has a dozen overlooks, including the Painted Wall, Colorado’s tallest

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A sheer, dark gorge so narrow that sunlight barely reaches the river. The South Rim Road has a dozen overlooks, including the Painted Wall, Colorado’s tallest cliff.

- **Nearest town:** Montrose, CO
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 38.5750, -107.7420
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