Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park TOP THINGS TO DO (North Rim) + Whitewater Rafting

Journey with us to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park's North Rim just 7 weeks before the Black Canyon SOUTH RIM FIRE hit on July 10, 2025. We do the North Vista hike up to Exclamation Point and Green Mountain as well as drive the North Rim Road, seeing most of the overlooks. Watch this video to see WHICH IS BETTER...the North Rim or the South Rim?? We also head down the Taylor River on Class 2 and 3 rapids (where the water is a frigid 42 degrees!) for an ADVENTUROUS whitewater rafting trip!
*The North Rim of the park is open.
*As of 8/18/2025, the South Rim of the park is now PARTIALLY open. Check the park website for detailed info on park hours and accessibility.

🎥For our other Black Canyon National Park video that showcases the South Rim, check out:    • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park...  

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Scenic River Tours whitewater rafting trips: https://scenicrivertours.com/

Episode 33

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 South Rim Campground
02:05 Driving
03:16 North Rim entrance
03:21 North Rim road to trailhead
04:15 North Vista hike
06:24 Exclamation Point
12:09 Green Mountain summit
13:47 North Rim road to overlooks
22:46 South Rim Campground
23:06 Driving
24:47 Scenic River Tours whitewater rafting, Almont, Colorado along the Taylor River
31:43 Cottonwood Pass

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