El Salto is located on the backside of Monterrey, Mexico. It is part of a long and narrow canyon approx 2 hours from El Potrero Chico. El Salto is a fascinating crag that mimics Thailands exotic-rock. Tufas look like Alien vertebras that shoot upward onto steep rock, stalagtites are as huge as elephants feet. El Salto is a sensitive area still in it's birthing of single and multi-pitch routes. Accomodations: Area rent houses and cabanas located within walking distance to the crag. Camping: Is free and Primitive in a lush pine forest. Visit rockandice.com for topos to the Animas Wall and Tecolote Cave in El Salto. Check out the newest issue of Rock and Ice Magazine April 15, 2003 #124 for the first written article on El Salto.		Mark Eller reaching out on El Salto's steep rock
		Carlos Garcia pulling down in El Salto
Paco and Leticia camping out
In order to get to El Salto you will need to enter Monterrey, Mexico and get to the entrance of Cola de Caballo (photo Above) from the sign to El Salto is 14 miles. At a small church turn right down a dirt road into the canyon. Follow the gravel road into the canyon, park your vehicle and walk down the road that leads in. For more information or a guide email.