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Lower Juan Tabo Canyon Rock Climbing

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Areas in Lower Juan Tabo Canyon

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Elevation:	6,028 ft
GPS:	35.21609, -106.50247 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

There are a few small cliffs in lower Juan Tabo Canyon. Several of the cliffs on the arroyo left side were used historically as a training area by the New Mexico Mountain Club. There isn't much shade although the cliffs would be in the shade during the morning.

Getting There

The southern approach follows. Turn (east) off Tramway and onto Forest Road 333 about one mile north of the Tram. Park just past a cattle guard at a defunct pay station. Cross the road to the north and stay on the left trails through Jaral Canyon. After about a mile the trail drops into Juan Tabo Canyon. Go left or down steam and walk downstream to the cliffs. There is a fence farther down the canyon which marks the boundary with Sandia Pueblo. Do not cross onto tribal line to the west of the fence.

18 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lower Juan Tabo Canyon

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 10 ● Gentle Touch Sport Left Side > High Rock
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 4 ● TR#4 TR Left Side > NMMC Rocks
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 5 ● Smokin Crack TR Left Side > High Rock
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 6 ● Low T Sport Left Side > High Rock