El Rito Crags

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Climbing route at El Rito Crags

El Rito Crags is a rock climbing destination in Carson National Forest considered to be one of New Mexico's best sport climbing venues. In addition to the sport climbing area, El Rito has a large cliff with many easy to moderate trad climbing routes.

36°23′39″N106°11′46″W / 36.3942°N 106.196°W / 36.3942; -106.196


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