Penitente Canyon

Penitente Canyon
Rock climber on canyon face
Geography
Coordinates 37°50′31″N 106°16′50″W / 37.84204°N 106.28044°W / 37.84204; -106.28044Coordinates: 37°50′31″N 106°16′50″W / 37.84204°N 106.28044°W / 37.84204; -106.28044 

Penitente Canyon is located in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, USA. It was once a refuge for the Penitentes.[1] The area, located on the lands of the Bureau of Land Management, offers rock climbing and a campground.[2]

References

  1. ↑ D'Antonio, Bob (1999-10-01). Rock Climbing the San Luis Valley. Globe Pequot. p. 15. ISBN 978-1-56044-914-0.
  2. ↑ Penitente Canyon Campground
  • Penitente Canyon - article
  • "Penitente Canyon". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
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