Route history
There is no known route history.
Warnings
Location
- Lat/Lon: 37.84566, -106.28877
Grade citation
| 5.13a | Assigned grade |
| 5.12d | Rock Climbing Colorado |
| 5.12d/5.13a | Rock Climbing the San Luis Valley |
ethic
The canyon has a number of historic cultural sites that should be treated with respect. The area is also popular, so be particularly careful to follow existing trails, minimize chalk use and pack out not only your own rubbish. Leave no trace!
No new bolting is permitted anywhere in the area.
Selected Guidebooks more Hide
Author(s): Nate Liles
Date: 2022
ISBN: 9781938393471
- Wolverine
- Rock Climbing in the San Luis Valley covers all the top areas around Penitente Canyon and several never-before-published crags, plus bonus chapters on bouldering and mountain biking.
- Up-to-date with new beta and approach info
- Covers more than 250 routes, with many moderate choices
- Bouldering highlights
- Every book purchase supports the San Luis Valley Climbers Alliance
Author(s): Gerry Roach
Date: 2022
ISBN: 9781641607759
Providing accurate and comprehensive info, the 4th edition of Fulcrum Colorado's Fourteeners includes standard, alternate and technical routes for all 58 peaks over 14,000 ft. in the Centennial state.
- Updated to include up-to-date topographic maps, GPS coordinates, expanded route details and alterations to trail access
- Multiple tables and appendices summarize features for quick reference
- Author Gerry Roach shares his expertise from over 50 years of mountaineering
- Includes full colour photos and 31 maps
Author(s): Matt Payne and Bob Rosebrough
Date: 2022
ISBN: 9781937052775
- Colorado Mountain Club:
- Climbing Colorado's San Juans is a treasure trove of adventures ranging from easy scrambles for the outdoor novice to advanced, technical ascents of staggering summits for seasoned peakbaggers.
- Chapters are organized into 13 mountain subgroups
- Covers nearly 300 routes and 200 peaks—including 13 of Colorado's 54 fourteeners and 29 of its highest Centennial peaks
- Includes key intel, maps, color photos and storied explanations of San Juan mountain's climbing history
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