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Submitted By: Darrin Stein on Oct 25, 2005
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Just Southwest of Penitente Canyon lies Witches Canyon, named for a rock outcropping that looks like a giant eye. The cliffs tend to be short, but excellent routes abound. A few routes sit near the mouth of the canyon, but most are located just beyond the end of the road.


Getting There 

Credit to Bob D'Antonio's guide to the San Luis Valley, 1994.

At the Penitente turnoff, zero you odometer and head South on the main road. At 0.6+ miles look for a road heading due West with a sign marked Witche's Canyon. Like the other areas down there...hard to miss now-a-days.



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By Anonymous Coward
May 7, 2003

You won't like this area...you have to walk a little to get to some routes. Less traffic so your fingers will get torn up. West facing so really hot in the sun. Stay in Penitente! I'll be in Witches.

By Kevin Currigan
From: Lakewood
Oct 31, 2003

It may have been due to extenuating circumstances but I doubt it; we got spanked over here. It's worth the trip over though just to see it and check out some really serious routes. Be on your game or beware...

By Joel Shanight
Mar 13, 2004

Another good Durango weekend getaway, FLC climbing club likes this place, cause it is fun!