Snow shoe Black Canyon
posted by paulzaenger
When:
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday, January 19
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 Colorado Hwy 347. Turn right and follow the pavement 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 a.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. 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.
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.
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