Vogel Canyon (Samsara Fork)
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| | Difficulty:3B III (v3a2 III) Raps:max ↨55ft
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| Condition Reports: | 24 Apr 2022
"Descended the canyon beginning at the drop-in rather than traversing over to a ridge like the KML suggested. The upper reaches were overgrown and not |
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| Best season: | oct-may
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34.2947, -118.2160
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Introduction
Quiet and infrequently visited canyoning area of the BIG Tujunga
Approach
Park your car on the south side of Big Tujunga Road here: 34.2875, -118.2250. Look for a six 4' tall rusted metal pylons (debris flow moderator) on the north side of the road, the Condor Peak trail starts here. Hike the trail for 30-40 minutes until you get to 34.29482, -118.21596 and drop-in anywhere that looks good.
Descent
Several non-mandatory rappels in the 20-40' range on the steep and high-angle drop-in.
R1--40' + 20' low angle down-climb
R2--55'
Rappel 2
Exit
After you enter Vogel Canyon continue downstream a short distance until you reach Big Tujunga Canyon Road. Cross the road to the south side and walk east a short distance to your vehicle
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Background
First canyoneering descent on May 10, 2008 by Bernd Haase, Mark Fitzsimmons, and Jane Fontana. There are multiple gullies one can take to get into this charming single-rappel slot canyon. We chose the one at N34.29033 W118.21714, however since the Station Fire, and the torrential rains of 2023, the landscape may have changed to make a different one easier. we suggest you walk out on the ridge below this drop-in point and have a look before choosing.