Chasm View — Attraction in Montrose

This viewpoint was alright (even the worst views here are stunning), but I thought this area of the canyon had views that were less impressive than those found farther west (Dragon Point, Sunset Point) or farther east (Cross-Fissures, Pulpit Rock, Tomchi Point). As far as this area of the canyon is concerned, the better views of this section I thought were found on the North Rim at the North Chasm Viewpoint. Nonetheless, the walk here is short and the views are still nice, so unless you're pressed for time you might as well make a...

Another stunning viewpoint in the park is the Chasm View viewpoint. There is a short hike from the parking area, which loops around to the Painted Wall Viewpoint, out to the Chasm View. This point offers views of one of the narrowest stretches of Canyon...

Solid view here, worthwhile because it's a short walk from the parking area to the overlook. While parked here, consider walking up around the bend to the Painted Wall overlook. That's a slightly longer walk, but even...