According to the National Park Service, "Black Canyon is the result of multiple episodes of uplift and erosion and the carving power of the Gunnison River. The canyon displays a wide variety of rock types - including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary."
The View From Gunnison Point Overlook, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
National Park Service
Thursday, February 6, 2025
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