An enormous sandstone overhang, with at least 20 different variations. Some traverses, roof problems and overhangs. Opposite of the main overhang are two awesome V2 slab problems. 250 yards up the trail, and 10 feet of the trail to the right is a mega classic V5 overhanging traverse. There are rarely any other climbers, but often hikers. Its only 20 minutes from Santa Fe, and you can let your dogs run around.
Getting There
Take I-25 north from Santa Fe. Get off on exit 297 (Valencia). Go left underneath I-25 and get back on south bound, drive for about 1 1/2 miles and park in a large pull-off marked by a giant green road sign saying "Canoncito at Apache Canyon". At the north end of the parking lot, cross a drainage and follow trail for about 1/4 of a mile. Cant miss it.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Apache Canyon Bouldering:
I stopped by Apache Canyon when on the way through/past Santa Fe last year, and was distinctly unimpressed. Maybe it was the fact that the stream was pretty high, but there's really not much here to do unless you're into eliminates. I'd drive southwest to the Pond instead, I think.
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