Blacksmith Canyon (San Gabriel Mountains)

For other features with similar names, see Blacksmith Canyon (disambiguation)

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Difficulty:‌3A II (v3a1 II)

Raps:‌8, max ↨100ft

Metric

Overall:	3-6h	⟷1.5mi
Approach:			↑1200ft

Red Tape:‌No permit required

Shuttle:‌None

Location:

34.2666, -117.8520

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Condition Reports:

13 Sep 2025

"Good views over the North Fork valley while climbing the ridge. Replaced webbing at one anchor and fiddled the others. Did four rappels up to 80. The

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Introduction

Another fun, short canyon off Smith Mountain (hence the name) which involves little bushwhacking. No special challenges, just a fun canyon for an easy day. There may be a large amount of Poison Oak present in the canyon, but as I remember it was easily avoidable.

Approach

Hike up Smith's southeast ridge for .75mi, then drop into the canyon as shown on the map.

Descent

The descent goes easily with no special challenges. The final section before the road may have a lot of sharp berry vines, so bring a machete and pants.

Exit

Hike east along R39 back to your vehicle.

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Credits

Information provided by automated processes. Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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