Snow Shoe Black Canyon

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When:

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Sunday, January 20

This event meets weekly

Where:

Black Canyon National Park, 10346 Hwy 347, Montrose, CO 81401

Drive 8 miles east from Montrose on U.S. Hwy 50 to the junction with Colorado Hwy 347. Turn right and drive 6 miles to the South Rim Visitor Center.

Description:

Experience winter at Black Canyon by snowshoeing with a ranger among the oaks, open meadows and along the rim of the canyon. No special skill needed to participate in these 1.5 mile walks. Allow 2.5 hours for the program. Programs are available every Saturday at 10:00 and Sunday at 1:00 through March 3. Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center.

Snowshoes are available to use, free of charge, for these programs. Sizes will fit all ages. Call to register or reserve your spot at (970) 249-1914, ext. 423.

Details:

Price:$0.00

Website:http://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm

Phone:(970) 249-1914, ext. 423

photos

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