Oak Flat Loop Trail, Uplands Trail, Rim Rock Nature Trail Loop

From the Visitor Center on the south side of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park we combined 3 trails to make a  3 mile loop with 480 ft. of overall loss/gain. We started on the Oak Flat Loop Trail, going counterclockwise on that loop. First view of the canyon

Dropping down a short ways into the canyon.

Having part of the canyon walls rise above us as we descend down along the trail.

Enjoying the early fall colors along the trail.

Some areas along the trail had nice open views.

Other areas had partial views into the canyon.

Going back up on the loop.

Hiking through the oak trees.

More views of the canyon as we continue up the Oak Flat Loop Trail.

Last look of the canyon before we head up the Uplands Trail from the Oak Flat Loop Trail.

A couple of views along the Uplands Trail which joins the Oak Flat Loop Trail with the Rim Rock Nature Trail.

First look at the canyon as we head down the Rim Rock Nature Trail from the Uplands Trail.

Tree growing on the edge of the canyon rim.

Views along the Rim Rock Nature Trail

I walked out on this rocky outcropping for a couple of photos.