Penitente Canyon
Phone: 719-589-4975
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. Other attractions include trout fishing in La Garita Creek and primitive camping.
More info at http://www.co.blm.gov/recreation.htm
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