Hike Deadhorse Trail - North Rim

Deadhorse Trail

NPS Photo

This trail enters the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness Area and offers good views of Deadhorse Gulch and East Portal on the Gunnison River. It is the only trail where day use horseback riding is allowed. No permit is required.

Pets are not allowed. Trail provides birding opportunities.

• Distance (one-way): 2.6 mi (4.2 km)*
• Difficulty: Easy to moderately strenuous

*If hikers choose to add the loop portion, roundtrip mileage is 6.6 mi (10.6 km).

Details

Activity

Front-Country Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Pets are not allowed.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Kneeling Camel Overlook

Park at the Kneeling Camel Overlook and walk east to a spur road that leads to the old Ranger Station. The trail, actually an old service road, begins here.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

North Rim of the Black Canyon is closed during winter.

Accessibility Information

This unpaved, narrow trail is not wheelchair accessible.