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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 30, 2024
      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
      48
      Photos
      37
      Ridden Counter
      2,714

      Photos of Penitente Canyon Recreation Area Mountain Bike

      47 |
      Jul 20, 2023 @ 8:10pm
      Jul 20, 2023
      trail: Rock Drops
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      Jul 20, 2023 @ 7:21pm
      Jul 20, 2023
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      May 18, 2023 @ 7:02pm
      May 18, 2023
      trail: Penitente Acc
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      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
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      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
      15 |
      May 18, 2023 @ 7:01pm
      May 18, 2023

      Videos of Penitente Canyon Recreation Area Mountain Bike

      BEYOND  Penitente Canyon

      21:41 | 123 | May 25, 2022

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      jaypriebecommenttrailactivity #57913506 and 1 more
      Aug 27, 2024 @ 5:55pm
      Aug 27, 2024
      jayprieberiddentrailactivity #57913383 and 1 more
      Aug 27, 2024 @ 5:52pm
      Aug 27, 2024
      Jimdnolinwishlistregionactivity #56957438
      Aug 9, 2024 @ 1:56pm
      Aug 9, 2024
      YhLSlqwishlistregionactivity #56067632
      Jul 22, 2024 @ 8:59pm
      Jul 22, 2024
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      Jun 25, 2024 @ 11:32am
      Jun 25, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      jaypriebetrailSunshine KittyRode this one up, and I could not believe how...
      Aug 27, 2024 @ 5:57pm
      Aug 27, 2024
      jaypriebetrailRock DropsWhat a fantastic trail! Lots of optional...
      Aug 27, 2024 @ 5:55pm
      Aug 27, 2024
      SummerbocktrailDollhand RavinePretty views from this trail. Techie sections...
      Jun 22, 2024 @ 1:49pm
      Jun 22, 2024
      SummerbocktrailJacarillaI was blown away that this is rated a green....
      Jun 22, 2024 @ 1:47pm
      Jun 22, 2024
      SummerbocktrailWild Horse LoopEnjoyed riding over the welded tuff rocks up...
      Jun 22, 2024 @ 1:45pm
      Jun 22, 2024

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      Limekiln / Stone Quarry Area 6 1115.2 km
      Poison Mountain 1 424 km
      Cat Creek 3 1 130.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2626 miles3,314 ft12 miles686 ft
      #4,858#2,17937482706
      Hike2626 miles3,314 ft12 miles686 ft
      #3,976#2,0024835
      Trail Running2626 miles3,314 ft12 miles686 ft
      #3,996#2,0084821
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