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Pioneer Point Overlooks Trail
Curecanti National Recreation Area

Date Hiked: April 23, 2017

Distance: .5 mi (RT)
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Elevation Min/Max: 7,974 to 8,044 ft
Trailhead Lat/Long:38º 27' 14" N; 107º 24' 54" W 
Managing Agency: National Park Service
​Fee: None

Curecanti NRA Website (NPS)
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There are two overlooks at Pioneer Point that are positions high above the Gunnison River and the rocky deep canyon that soo becomes Black Canyon. Visiting both overlooks actually entails hiking for half a mile.  Not hard, but not just an overlook off of a parking lot either.

The overlooks view the confluence of Curecanti Creek with the Gunnison River at a point along the river where the rock walls and formations are magnificent.  The western overlook looks directly down on the Curecanti Needle and impressive spire.  The Eastern overlook has a broader view up and down river.  

These overlooks are well worth the stop but if you are looking for a more substantial hike, take the Curecanti Creek Trail down to the canyon floor.  The trail is about 4 miles roundtrip, 900 ft in elevation gain, and high on my to-do list...
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