CO-Penitente Canyon BLM

Colorado

If technical rock climbing is your type of adventure, then Penitente Canyon may have what you want. The canyon is known for its nearly 300 world class technical rock-climbing routes. South-facing routes can be climbed year-round within the Recreation Area. Numerous hiking trails are also available for your enjoyment within Penitente Canyon Special Recreation Management Area. Other attractions include trout fishing in La Garita Creek and primitive camping.

When Open?	Area Acres	Operated By
Year-round; 24 hours a day	5,689 acres	Bureau of Land Management: San Luis Valley Field Office

Dogs Allowed?	Miles of Trail	Max/Min Elev (ft)
Dogs allowed on leash	30	7,860ft - 10,110ft

Penitente Canyon BLM Trail and Map Finder

Area Hiking Trails:
1 - Blue Sky Loop Access Trail
2 - Blue Sky Loop Trail
3 - Capulin Loop Trail
4 - Capulin Loop Trail West
5 - Ceiba Access Trail

Area Hiking Trails:
1 - Blue Sky Loop Access Trail
2 - Blue Sky Loop Trail
3 - Capulin Loop Trail
4 - Capulin Loop Trail West
5 - Ceiba Access Trail
6 - Ceiba Trail
7 - Dollhand Ravine Trail
8 - Hideout Trail
9 - Iglesia de San Juan Trail
10 - Jicarilla Trail
11 - La Garita Trail
12 - Lookout Trail
13 - Los Hermanos Trail
14 - Lunch Gut Trail
15 - Penitente Canyon Access Trail
16 - Penitente Canyon Trail
17 - Pinon Trail
18 - Prospect Trail
19 - Rock Drops Trail
20 - Rock Garden Connector Trail
21 - Rock Garden Trail
22 - Sidewinder Canyon Trail - MOTORIZED
23 - Sunshine Kitty Trail
24 - Ute Loop Trail
25 - Ute Loop Trail North
26 - Wagon Tracks Trail
27 - West Rock Garden Trail
28 - Wild Horse Trail
29 - Witches Canyon Access Trail - MOTORIZED
30 - Witches Canyon Trail
31 - Witches Canyon Trail - MOTORIZED

Area Trailheads:
1 - Iglesia de San Juan Trailhead
2 - La Garita Creek Trailhead
3 - Penitente Canyon Main Trailhead
4 - Penitente Pumphouse Trailhead
5 - Trailhead
6 - Trailhead