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Tue Mostly cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 10 to 25 mph.
75° | 57°
Wed Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
69° | 50°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 74.
74° | 47°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 40°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 39°
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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
Tue Mostly cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 10 to 25 mph.
75° | 57°
Wed Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
69° | 50°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 74.
74° | 47°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 40°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 39°
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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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