Penitente Canyon

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Sendero Bikes is a full-service, bespoke bike shop and bar/coffee shop in Southern Colorado adjacent to the newly-restored Mellow Moon Lodge, a bike/dog-friendly eco-motel. We focus on certified bicycle service, mountain bike sales, custom builds/ refreshes, and supporting the growing bike culture in our area–hard-tailers, single-speeders, bikepackers, randonneurs, and yes some squishy bikes.

Visiting Tips

Closed to the public October 12th-15th for the 12 Hours of Penitence Race.

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If you're into rock climbing, Penitente has a ton of great sport climbing on offer. Check out Mountain Project for all the beta.

Recommended Routes in Penitente Canyon - 3

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Sunshine Kitty - Rock Drops Loop

8.1 mi 13.0 km • 860' Up 262.1 m Up • 865' Down 263.54 m Down

Del Norte, CO

12 Hours of Penitence

17.0 mi 27.3 km • 1,670' Up 509.07 m Up • 1,673' Down 510 m Down

Del Norte, CO

Penitente Canyon Trails - Boot Mountain Loop

45.6 mi 73.4 km • 5,212' Up 1588.5 m Up • 5,219' Down 1590.89 m Down

Center, CO

Penitente Canyon Biking

27 Miles 43 Kilometers of Trail
3 Recommended Routes
9 Easy Trails
8 Intermediate Trails
7 Difficult Trails

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Trails in Penitente Canyon - 21

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0.8 mi 1.2 km #1Prospect Easy Del Norte, CO	Easy	Del Norte, CO	1
1.0 mi 1.6 km #2Baseline Road Easy Center, CO	Easy	Center, CO	1
2.8 mi 4.6 km #3Blue Sky Loop Intermediate/Difficult Del Norte, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Del Norte, CO	16
2.2 mi 3.6 km #4Capulin Loop Intermediate Del Norte, CO	Intermediate	Del Norte, CO	6
0.8 mi 1.3 km #5Dollhand Ravine Easy Del Norte, CO	Easy	Del Norte, CO	4
1.0 mi 1.6 km #6Rock Drops Intermediate/Difficult Del Norte, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Del Norte, CO	13
0.7 mi 1.2 km #7Iglesia de San Juan Difficult Del Norte, CO	Difficult	Del Norte, CO	5
0.7 mi 1.2 km #8Jacarilla Intermediate Del Norte, CO	Intermediate	Del Norte, CO	2
1.9 mi 3.0 km #9La Garita Lookout Trail Easy/Intermediate Del Norte, CO	Easy/Intermediate	Del Norte, CO	3
1.3 mi 2.0 km #10North Witches Canyon Road Intermediate Center, CO	Intermediate	Center, CO	2