Chasm View
One of the narrowest and deepest points of the canyon, where the rims are only about 340 meters apart. Looking down at the rushing Gunnison River far below is dizzying.
Chasm View is in the middle of the South Rim Road, near the Painted Wall. Here the rims are about 340 meters apart, while the drop to the canyon floor exceeds 550 meters, which gives a vivid sense of the Black Canyon's defining traits: deep, narrow, and seldom touched by sunlight. From the railing, you can also see the side of the Painted Wall on the North Rim across the canyon and white rapids at the bottom. It is about a 3-minute walk from the parking lot. Those who are afraid of heights should take care, and never climb over the railing.
Opening hours
Open all day (depends on opening of the South Rim road)
Nearby sights
- Painted Wall View
- Cedar Point Nature Trail
- Exclamation Point
- North Rim Road
- South Rim Road
- Pulpit Rock Overlook
- Sunset View
- Gunnison Point & South Rim Visitor Center