Accessible only by foot, the Gunnison Gorge is a wilderness canyon for those who are willing to literally go the extra mile down to the river launch via a medium steep trail. You will carry your personal gear down in backpacks provided by your tour guide. With every step, the wilderness feeling deepens. The solitude and scenery found at the canyon floor make the hike down worth every step.

You will meet your guide at 7am in the morning on the day of your trip. Your will be provided with a small 14" diameter by 22" high waterproof bag (backpack straps attached) to transfer your overnight gear into. You will carry your bag, along with your life jacket and any other gear you bring down into the Gorge.

The 4-wheel drive takes about 1.5 hours from Pleasure Park to the trailhead into Gunnison Gorge. An additional hour is generally required to hike down to the river, rig the remaining gear to boats and do the safety and environmental orientation of the Gunnison Gorge. You will enjoy lunch 1-2 miles downstream between 1pm and 2pm, so plan on eating a hearty breakfast before your morning meeting time.