Poison Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3A I (v3a1 I) Raps:6, max ↨80ft
Red Tape:No permit required Shuttle:None | |||||||||||
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| Condition Reports: | 13 Sep 2025
"The upper reaches of the canyon were pretty overgrown but mercifully short. Lower down there were some attractive tree-shaded sections which were easi |
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34.2466, -117.8710
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Introduction[edit]
This canyon is to be avoided, as it has more Poison Oak than the author has seen anywhere else in his entire life. There are a half-dozen rappels and no anchor challenges. The final three rappels are rather fun, but it's not worth it.
Approach[edit]
From the parking lot on the north side of the West Fork bridge, hike up the obvious ridge leading NW from the lot. Take that up for half a mile and a little under a thousand feet of gain and drop into the canyon on the right, if you must.
Descent[edit]
Bushwhacking through endless Poison Oak. A couple alright sections, but mostly bad bushwhacking and crummy rappels.
Exit[edit]
Hike back south to the parking lot.