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Sat A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny. High near 96, with temperatures falling to around 94 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 6 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
96° | 74°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 6 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
92° | 70°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
88° | 65°
Tue A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 63°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
90° | 65°
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RATING: 3A/B PG+
SEASON: Any, no snow. Hot in the summer.
RAPPELS: 2+ to 25 m ( 83 ft. )
WATER: Can contain a few pools. No wetsuit unless cold conditions.
FLASHFLOOD: High
Sat A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny. High near 96, with temperatures falling to around 94 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 6 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
96° | 74°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 6 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
92° | 70°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
88° | 65°
Tue A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 63°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
90° | 65°
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canyonintermediatecanyon rating pg-13access: high clearance
Andy going high, Cristina going low - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
Andy going high, Cristina going low - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
Very narrow - big guys will have to go over or side crawl down low - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
Very narrow - big guys will have to go over or side crawl down low - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes

The longest in the Dante's, Paradiso is also one of my favorites. It has enough down climbs and challenges to keep you interested, but is not overly challenging or physical.

The canyon is a mix of narrow slot, interspersed with more open sections. The final slot section and rappels, in particular, are stunning. I would recommend Purgatory as the best introduction to the Dante's, with this canyon being a good second canyon in the area.

Note: The numerous downclimbs and narrow sections make this well suited to intermediates and above. Beginners with a few canyons under there belts may enjoy it with competent leadership, but rank beginners may be a little overwhelmed. Also, the sections are narrow, with one spot in particular that will be difficult for guys in the "deuce plus" club. (200+ pounds.) Bigger guys can climb over, but with quite a bit of difficulty.
Cristina in a squeeze - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
Cristina in a squeeze - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
One of the beautiful open sections - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes
One of the beautiful open sections - Paradiso Canyon - Dantes

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