Sendero Luminoso

Date: 7/27/2025
Partners: Matt Inoue, Zach Runyan
Trailhead: Old Twin Peaks TH Ouray
Summits: None
Distance: 3.2m
YDS : 5.9 PG13 (with optional 5.10b finish)
Elevation Gain: 1700ft
Duration: 5.5hrs (3 climbers)
GPX

A fun nine pitch bolted route where it might be worth bringing a light alpine rack to suppliment protection. We used a small 60m rope.

Large plateaus break up the climb into nine distinct pitches with belay stations at the top of each.

We identified the start of each pitch by locating the bolts. It took a little poking around to find the start on some pitches... but the bolts are all there... so keep your eyes peeled.

The final pitch is the toughest... especially if you take the optional 5.10b direct route as we did (not necessarily on purpose hahaha).

The rock was relativley good for the entire route, however there are a couple of spots you should take care not to knock debris on your belayer.

If you enjoy rapping it could be a fun way down... however if you don't want to futz with nine pitches the trail is relatively easy.

Twin Peaks and Sister