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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 21, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      26
      Trails Mountain Bike
      26
      Trails Hike
      26
      Trails Trail Running
      26
      Total Distance
      26 miles
      Total Descent
      3,314 ft
      Total Vertical
      684 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,546 ft
      Reports
      50
      Photos
      41
      Ridden Counter
      2,288

      Photos of Penitente Canyon Recreation Area Mountain Bike

      12 |
      Jul 20, 2023 @ 8:10pm
      Jul 20, 2023
      trail: Rock Drops
      11 |
      Jul 20, 2023 @ 7:21pm
      Jul 20, 2023
      7 |
      May 18, 2023 @ 7:02pm
      May 18, 2023
      trail: Penitente Acc
      9 |
      May 18, 2023 @ 7:01pm
      May 18, 2023
      trail: Penitente Acc
      9 |
      May 18, 2023 @ 7:01pm
      May 18, 2023
      trail: Penitente Acc
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      May 18, 2023 @ 7:01pm
      May 18, 2023
      trail: Penitente Acc
      8 |
      May 18, 2023 @ 7:01pm
      May 18, 2023
      trail: Penitente Acc
      9 |
      May 18, 2023 @ 7:01pm
      May 18, 2023

      Videos of Penitente Canyon Recreation Area Mountain Bike

      BEYOND Penitente Canyon

      21:41 | 51 | May 25, 2022

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Penitente Canyon Rd
      May 18, 2023 @ 4:47pm
      May 18, 2023
      		 IdealArtbradley
      Blue Sky Loop (South)
      May 18, 2023 @ 4:47pm
      May 18, 2023
      		 IdealArtbradley
      Blue Sky Loop
      May 18, 2023 @ 4:47pm
      May 18, 2023
      		 IdealArtbradley
      Blue Sky Loop
      May 18, 2023 @ 4:47pm
      May 18, 2023
      		 IdealArtbradley
      Blue Sky Loop
      May 18, 2023 @ 4:47pm
      May 18, 2023
      		 IdealArtbradley
      Los Hermanos
      May 18, 2023 @ 4:47pm
      May 18, 2023
      		 IdealArtbradley
      Loop B (Capulin North)
      Oct 17, 2021 @ 1:07pm
      Oct 17, 2021
      		 Drytherobhurst
      Blue Sky Loop (Connector)
      Aug 7, 2021 @ 8:11am
      Aug 7, 2021
      		 DryTrail is in good condition.halfacat
      Witches Canyon
      Aug 7, 2021 @ 8:11am
      Aug 7, 2021
      		 DryWatch the 180 switchback turn if headed...halfacat
      Rock Drops
      Aug 7, 2021 @ 8:11am
      Aug 7, 2021
      		 DryTrail is clear and great to ride....halfacat

      Activity Feed

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      gsquibbivwishlistroute12 Hours of Penitence Course
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 10:44pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      Jesusjimwishlistroute12 Hours of Penitence Course
      Sep 6, 2023 @ 1:23pm
      Sep 6, 2023
      Eperkeywishlistroute12 Hours of Penitence Joker Lap Course
      Jul 27, 2023 @ 8:58pm
      Jul 27, 2023
      CienPorCientoaddphoto in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States and 1 more
      Jul 20, 2023 @ 7:21pm
      Jul 20, 2023
      1bigguncommenttrailPenitente Canyon Trail and 1 more
      Jun 15, 2023 @ 2:46am
      Jun 15, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      1bigguntrailRock DropsThis was my favorite trail in the area. Best...
      Jun 15, 2023 @ 2:55am
      Jun 15, 2023
      1bigguntrailPenitente Canyon TrailI’m not sure this is still used as a MTB...
      Jun 15, 2023 @ 2:46am
      Jun 15, 2023
      PoynterfarmtrailJacarillaDefinitely not a green trail. I'm an expert...
      Jun 19, 2022 @ 5:43pm
      Jun 19, 2022
      grantbob94trailWild Horse LoopRode both CW & CCW, rideable in both...
      Jan 2, 2022 @ 7:12pm
      Jan 2, 2022
      krankypantstrailJacarillaNot a green trail! Washed out by the recent...
      Sep 17, 2020 @ 10:44am
      Sep 17, 2020

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2626 miles3,314 ft12 miles686 ft
      		#4,990#2,23341502594
      Hike2626 miles3,314 ft12 miles686 ft
      		#4,140#2,0685025
      Trail Running2626 miles3,314 ft12 miles686 ft
      		#4,151#2,0745012
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