Barrister von Nedla
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| Difficulty:3A II (v3a1 II) Raps:2-3, max ↨30ft
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Best season: | Oct-May
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Introduction[edit]
Located between Galt's Gulch (to the west) and Baron Fitzsimmons (to the east). This is a short canyon with a pretty approach hike. The lower sections of this canyon are currently clogged with brush, which can be avoided by staying high canyon left.
Approach[edit]
From Sunland drive east on Big Tujunga Road and park anywhere on the north side of the road in the vicinity of: 34.2970, -118.2808 From the road hike up the ridge between Baron Fitzsimmons Canyon and Galt's Gulch. Drop-in to the canyon at approx. 34.301632, -118.291278
Descent[edit]
The first rappel is 30' anchored off a cairn anchor canyon center, approximately 20' back from the edge.
Rappel 1
The second rappel is also about 30' anchored off a dead tree canyon left.
There several short down-climb sections that may be rappelled as well.
Exit[edit]
From the canyon exit into Big Tujunga Creek, walk a short distance to the SE back to Big TJ Road.
Red tape[edit]
Beta sites[edit]
Additional logistics and navigational aid can be found here Baron Fitzsimmons or here Galt's Gulch
Trip reports and media[edit]
Background[edit]
Named after a Big TJ canyoneering route pioneer.