Oak Flat Loop Trail Leave a Comment / By gstuppy / August 26, 2026 Overview: The only trail on the South Rim that descends partway into the canyon without requiring a wilderness permit, winding through Douglas fir and oak brush with dramatic canyon views along the way. Link Posts: Parks: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Get Itineraries Spot Category: Hiking TrailSpot Tags: Hiking Photography Scenic DifficultyDistanceElevation GainCrowd LevelDurationAccessibilityModerate2.0 miles ~500 ft Hidden Gem90Not Accessible Previous Next National Parks Map Loading... No Records Found Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. Maps failed to load Sorry, unable to load the Maps API. Products by Category Take me to our Parks Tote Bag $27.99 Add to cart View cart Previous Page 1 2 3 4 SHOP ALL DESIGNS