Day 15: Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Winter is beginning to show itself.  As we began our hikes at the Black Canyon, there was snow on the ground… and over the next week or two, its only going to get colder and snowier.  The Black Canyon of the Gunnison was forest hiking.  We have been dessert hiking for the pat two weeks and a little tree cover is a welcome feature.  We hiked the Uplands and Oak Flats trails, which dipped into the canyon for some amazing views and the Warner Point hike for the best view of the canyon and surrounding landscape.  Next, we have a long drive to the Great Sand Dunes of Southern Colorado.