Prepare to be awestruck at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. This is a place of dramatic, vertigo-inducing views into one of the steepest canyons in North America. The dark, ancient rock walls plunge thousands of feet to the roaring river below. Scenic drives and short trails along both the North and South rims offer incredible overlooks, while experienced adventurers can brave the unmaintained routes into the inner canyon wilderness.