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National Park - Colorado, United States
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison features some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. The canyon's name comes from the fact that parts of the gorge only receive 33 minutes of sunlight a day. The Gunnison River drops an average of 34 feet per mile through the entire canyon, making it one of the fastest falling rivers in North America.