Gunnison Gorge Wilderness

The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located immediately northwest of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, in Colorado. The 17,784-acre (71.97 km2) wilderness area established in 1999 includes 14 miles (23 km) of the Gunnison River inside the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area.[3][4]

Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
Map showing the location of Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
Map showing the location of Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
LocationMontrose / Delta counties, Colorado, USA
Nearest cityMontrose, CO
Coordinates37°40′00″N 107°50′00″W[1]
Area17,784 acres (71.97 km2)
Established1999
Governing bodyBureau of Land Management

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