Visited the south and north rims of the Black Canyon NP; so named because the canyon's depth and steepness of its walls make the inner canyon appear black from above. The south rim is more popular, probably because it is where the visitor center and primary campground are located; however, for these reasons, I preferred the north rim. It is a beautiful area and another good example of diverse geology (and erosion) in the west. Having visited the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, and Colorado National Monument in the past couple of months, not many superlatives remain to describe the Black Canyon. To me, the best attribute of Black Canyon is the relative (at least when I visited in early June) sparsity of people compared to other western NPs and Monuments I visited.
Yesterday I hiked to Green Mountain (really just a hilltop with a view:) and to Exclamation Point along the north rim; I also drove the north rim road. Saw a couple of climbers and couple of tourists; otherwise, had the park to my self! My limitations as a photographer don't allow the photos to exhibit the true depth of the canyon (over 1700'); stuck my foot out in some of the photos to help get an idea of depth:)
Near Exclamation Point.
Note my shoe:) One false move and it is a long way down to the Gunnison River!
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