Black Void Canyon

Black Void Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3A III (v3a1 III) Raps:‌6, max ↨210ft Metric Overall: 6h Approach: 2.5h  ↑1300ft Descent: 3h Exit: 30min No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:Passenger
Location:	36.8354, -117.1639
Condition Reports:	8 Mar 2026 "Shortcut approach in fall canyon, loose at spots, but in general this approach is straightforward and easy enough. Anchors are all in good condition
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Best season:	Nov-Mar (avg for this region) winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	North America United States California Death Valley National Park  Grapevine Mountains

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Introduction

Short canyon day. Pretty views down into Fall Canyon. Accessible by passenger car, if driven carefully.

Beware of difficult rope pulls on the last two rappels.

Approach

Park at the vault toilet at the exit of Titus Canyon. (You can drive up from Scotty's Castle Road/North Highway to this point.)

Descent

Expect single knot-chocks as the anchor on a couple rappels. Beware of difficult rope pulls on the last two rappels.

1st rap is very fluted at top. Drops about 155 feet in four stages.

The middle three raps are all under 100 feet.

Last rap is about 160-220, depending on current anchor (rock chock vs. pinch point vs. horn). Previous groups have utilized a small horn in the watercourse, which is very close to the edge, for the last rappel which, if used, shortens the last rappel to roughly 160ft.

Exit

Canyon exits in Fall Canyon. Walk down canyon and follow trail south to parking lot at the exit of Titus Canyon.

Red tape

Camping or sleeping in your car is not allowed at this trailhead.

Beta sites

• Super Amazing Map  : Black Void

Trip reports and media

FIRST DESCENT TRIP REPORT 1-18-14:

• https://www.facebook.com/scott.swaney/media_set?set=a.10152190838132930&type=3

Bogley Trip Report http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?77888-Black-Void-Tributary-of-Fall-Canyon-Grapevine-Mountains-Death-Valley-Feb-17-2018

Background

Originally explored by Scott Swaney & TEAM on 1-18-14 - SEE TRIP REPORT ABOVE FOR DETAILS

Incidents

Credits

Black Void Canyon

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