| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 20, 2021 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 20, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 000-54457 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GENERAL CANNABIS CORP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CO |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 90-1072649 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6565 E. Evans Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Denver |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80224 |
| City Area Code | 303 |
| Local Phone Number | 759-1300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001477009 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
