Warner Route
Black Canyon of the Gunnison · Colorado
Warner Route is one of the permitted entry points in Black Canyon of the Gunnison on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 0/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
Inner-canyon wilderness permits for May 1 – Oct 31 sell in two releases at 8:00 AM Mountain (7:00 AM Pacific): Apr 1 (May–Jul entries) and Jul 1 (Aug–Oct). Quota is per person per route. Nov–Apr permits are first-come-first-served in person at the visitor center.
Demand
Easy to get (0/100)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Gunnison Route - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Warner Point Nature Trail - 4.7 on AllTrails
- Tomichi Trail - 4.5 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do Warner Route permits open?
Inner-canyon wilderness permits for May 1 – Oct 31 sell in two releases at 8:00 AM Mountain (7:00 AM Pacific): Apr 1 (May–Jul entries) and Jul 1 (Aug–Oct). Quota is per person per route. Nov–Apr permits are first-come-first-served in person at the visitor center. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add Warner Route to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is Warner Route?
The live demand score is 0/100. Odds of catching an opening are good - most dates stay bookable.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
- Gunnison Route - 2 mi away
- Tomichi Route - 2 mi away
- East Fork Zone Small Group Dispersed - 51 mi away
- North Fork Zone Large Group - 52 mi away
- North Fork Zone Small Group Dispersed - 52 mi away
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