Fall Hiking · Delta, CO
Gunnison River Overlook
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 19 miGood window today. Daylight to 5:05 pm.
Clear
Feels like 36°
Trailhead temp
37° est. at 5,430 ft
Wind
5 mph ESE
UV index
0 low
Sun window
6:48 am to 5:05 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 1,690 cfs and falling, water 48°.
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
5,430ft
Season
Sep - Novin season
About
The Gunnison River Overlook in Delta, Colorado, is a moderate hiking destination accessed via the Huff to Gunnison River Overlook Trail. This 3.2-mile loop offers a typical duration of about 1 hour and 5 minutes to 2 hours. The trail is open year-round and is particularly noted for fall hiking, with the season extending from September through November. The route provides views of the Gunnison River and surrounding landscape, characterized by changing foliage. Parking is available at the site, and the trail is pet-friendly. The area is part of the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation and Wilderness Area. While some sources mention the broader region's rugged beauty and juniper forests, specific trail metrics for this exact overlook are limited to the loop distance and moderate difficulty classification.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
5,430 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Restrooms available
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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