The territory's largest and most popular fishing river, the Gunnison, has a stretch of Gold Medal Trout Water in the Black Canyon. The free-flowing East River is smaller, with exceptional fishing. Some folks prefer the Taylor River, flowing through its craggy canyon. Above the rivers, the smaller, picturesque streams are equally lucrative - if you can take your eyes off the scenery long enough to mind the fish. Vehicle Four-wheel drive enthusiasts can take guided tours or rent vehicles and follow maps to historic or scenic landmarks.
Drives range from mellow to white-knuckle.
Some folks prefer to investigate this Western landscape as the frontiersmen did - from the back of a horse. Stables and guest ranches offer everything from hourly horseback rides to multi-day adventures. Mountain Biking The rapidly growing sport of mountain biking got its start in the Gunnison River Territory and remains a favorite mode of exploring. Few places come close to the exceptional mountain biking of this area. For mountain biking without the uphill sweat, bikers in Mt. Crested Butte can take the Keystone chairlift up, then ride the gentle roads and trails back down.