Range (a.k.a. San Juan Canyon), The

Y shaped canyon, nice big pine trees, some cool artifacts. Can be sheltered from the wind because it is a canyon. Rock quality is generally good to excellent welded tuff boulders and short cliff bands, 10-30' tall. Some of the bigger stuff might require bolts. As with most areas in the Ponderosa region there are a hand full of excellent problems, the main difference besides the longer drive is the fact that almost all the rock is good enough to climb and therefore there are a lot more problems in general, perhaps 300ish (Penner might be able to give a more accurate count), where as The Pond has maybe half that number. Also there are a number of established routes out here as well, presumably most are more down canyon from the bouldering.

Note added by admin, though as a general rule this sort of behavior should be followed at all climbing areas. The actions of a few can effect the access of all.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Minimize your impact (use the existing roads and trails). Be respectful of the area and any archaeology you might discover. This a sensitive area. See the comments below; it's clear that those who've climbed here for years feel passionately about this.