Indian Springs Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3A IV (v3a1 IV) Raps:12, max ↨130ft
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| Condition Reports: | 28 Dec 2025
"This canyon vastly exceeded my expectations. The approach was a breeze up the fire road and then along the ridge. Conditions were excellent with plent |
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34.3395, -118.3231
34.3386, -118.3417
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Introduction[edit]
A hidden gem filled with rappels, particularly good after rain.
Approach[edit]
Park at the turnout near the power line access road which winds its way up to Highline Saddle. At the saddle, gain the ridge and the sub-peak, then descend briefly past the sub-peak to drop in around (34.3481, -118.321). There are many other places you could drop in or even go from Mendenhall Peak, as all these forks appear to converge prior to the technical section.
Descent[edit]
R1: 40' - bush DCL
R2: 40' - bush DCR
R3: 70' - bush DCR
An interesting narrows section follows.
R4: 60' - bush DCL
R5: 30' - bush high DCL
R6: 130' - bush DCL in thicket. Banner photo.
R7: 40' - tree DCR
R8: 50' - tree high DCL
R9: 30' - tree high DCR
R10: 50' - tree DCR, two step
R11: 100' - bolts DCL, multi step
Short slide
R12: 20' - tree
Exit[edit]
Indian Springs meets Little Tujunga Creek. Cross the creek and climb the hillside to the west to gain the road.
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Background[edit]
Trip date 3-27-10 - led by Matt Maxon, and supported by Scott Swaney, Aysel Gezik, Randy Worth Kirk Belles, et al