BLM temporarily closes Penitente Canyon for 12 Hours of Penitence race
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MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office is temporarily closing the campground at Penitente Canyon Oct. 6-9 for the upcoming 12 Hours of Penitence mountain bike endurance race. The race is permitted through the BLM San Luis Valley Field Office. Alternate locations for developed camping are the Poso and Storm King campgrounds managed by the US Forest Service. Dispersed camping is available on BLM managed public lands throughout the San Luis Valley.
“We are excited to host the 2nd annual 12 Hours of Penitence race,” said Andrew Archuleta, San Luis Valley Field Office Manager. “This closure is necessary to protect the safety of the public, event staff and competitors.”
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.