Colorado Points of Interest

Fruita Canyon Overlook


Welcome to the Fruita Canyon Overlook in Colorado's Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. This scenic overlook offers visitors a breathtaking panoramic view of the stunning Fruita Canyon and its surroundings.

One of the primary reasons to visit Fruita Canyon Overlook is to experience the strikingly beautiful scenery. The overlook offers an unobstructed view of the canyon's towering cliffs, lush vegetation, and the meandering Gunnison River below. The view is especially impressive during sunrise and sunset, when the light plays off the canyon's walls and casts a warm glow across the landscape.

A unique feature of Fruita Canyon Overlook is its interpretive signs, which provide visitors with information about the geology, history, and ecology of the area. These signs offer insights about how the canyon was formed, the forces that shaped its unique features, and the flora and fauna that thrive within its boundaries.

Visitors to Fruita Canyon Overlook may also spot wildlife such as mule deer, bighorn sheep, and golden eagles. The flora of the area is also unique, with a variety of plants and wildflowers that thrive in the canyon's rich soil.

Overall, the Fruita Canyon Overlook is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. From stunning views to educational opportunities, this point of interest is sure to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience. Get driving directions.
FRUITA CANYON OVERLOOK

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Location
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Artists Point Overlook Wayside Exhibit
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Cold Shivers Point Overlook
Cold Shivers Point Wayside Exhibit
Devils Kitchen Picnic Area Wayside Exhibit
Distant View Wayside Exhibit
East Entrance Information Map
East Entrance Overlook
Fallen Rock Overlook
Fallen Rock Overlook Wayside Exhibit
Fruita Canyon Overlook
Fruita Canyon View Wayside Exhibit
Garfield Creek River Access
Grand View Overlook
Grand View Overlook Wayside Exhibit
Half Tunnel Exhibit Wayside Exhibit
Highland View Overlook
Highland View Wayside Exhibit
Historic Trails Overlook
Historic Trails Wayside Exhibit
Independence Monument Overlook Wayside Exhibit
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Lower Black Ridge Trailhead Wayside Exhibit
Lower Monument Trailhead Wayside Exhibit
Lower No Thoroughfare Canyon Trailhead Wayside Exhibit
Lower Ute Canyon Overlook
Monument Canyon Overlook
Monument Canyon Overlook Wayside Exhibit
Monument Canyon View Overlook
Otto's Trailhead Wayside Exhibit
Red Canyon Wayside Exhibit
Redland View Wayside Exhibit
Redlands Overlook
Shooting Range - Pistol
Shooting Range - Rifle
Training Track
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Upper Liberty Cap Trailhead Wayside Exhibit
Upper Monument Canyon Trailhead Wayside Exhibit
Upper No Thoroughfare Canyon Trailhead Wayside Exhibit
Upper Serpents Trailhead Wayside Exhibit
Upper Ute Canyon Overlook
Upper Ute Canyon View Wayside Exhibit
Ute Canyon Wayside Exhibit
West Entrance Information Map Wayside Exhibit
White Rocks Trainhead Wayside Exhibit
Wildwood Trailhead Wayside Exhibit

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Divide Fork 11 8,746 ft
North Fruita Desert 35 5,392 ft
Miracle Rock 4 6,572 ft
Fruita - Colorado River State Park 45 4,484 ft
Highline Lake State Park 25 4,725 ft
Saddlehorn - Colorado National Monument 80 4,685 ft
Mud Springs 14 8,525 ft