Black Canyon of the Gunnison: Secret Gem of the West
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020:
8:00 a.m.- Meet at San Juan Cinema parking lot in Montrose, CO
- Introductions
- Class Syllabus
- General History of the area (including the Utes)
9:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Tour South rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison
- Guided talks include the Gunnison Tunnel, East Portal, Geology
5:00 pm. - head back to Montrose
Wednesday, June 24th, 2020:
7:30 a.m. - Meet at Ft. Uncompaghre in Delta
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - tour of Ft. Uncompahgre
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. - drive along North rim of the Black Canyon, stopping along the way for pullouts
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. - Hike down to Morrow Point Boat Tour (BRING SACK LUNCH!!)
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Morrow Point Boat Tour
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Hike out, wrap up class information, evaluation sheets
3:30 p.m. - head for home