10). Kayaking the river and climbing the canyon is for professionals only
When it comes to climbing the canyon walls, it is not recommended to anyone who is not a professional. The routes are hardly used, extremely difficult, and not for the faint at heart. As for the Gunnison River, the same thing goes for it. The canyon is pretty much untouched by humans and the park officials only maintain a few designated trails and they do not let just anyone kayak the river. The Gunnison River is class I-V which means that it is extremely difficult with long, violent rapids, big, powerful drops, it has many large obstacles you must avoid, and strong currents.