Epic Travel → North America → The West Coast → Southern California → Los Angeles Area → ⊗ Bailey Canyon

  ⊗ Technical Route ⊗

Warning: Do Not Attempt Without Proper Training – click here for details

Location: San Gabriels front range, Northeast of Los Angeles

Distance: 3.2 miles total, 0.7 miles technical

Elevation Ascent/Descent: 1280 feet/1280 feet

Time Required: 3-5 hours

Rappels: 12-15, lengths up to 110 feet

Red Tape/Notes: No permit required and parking is free in the Bailey Canyon parking lot. Fairly limited beta is available on ropewiki (although it’s always pretty good for recent trip reports), but Chris Brennen provides more extensive beta.

What’s Nearby?: The Huntington, Allison Mine Loop, Eaton Canyon (Hike), Eaton Canyon (Technical), Little Santa Anita Canyon, Rubio Canyon, Mt. Lowe Railway, Millard Canyon/Dawn Mine Loop

Similar to Little Santa Anita Canyon, Bailey is another short canyon with a straightforward approach and lots of rappels. Unlike Little Santa Anita, though, the rappels in Bailey can be somewhat more challenging for beginners, since there are some overhanging rappels and some longer heights (two 70 foot rappels and one 110 foot); they are not technically difficult or awkward, however. There is typically very little water in the canyon, although the rocks can sometimes be slick, creating potential issues scrambling or downclimbing. On the whole, Bailey is a pretty little canyon with some fun rappels and is a nice way to spend a few hours doing technical work without a major time commitment.

Epic Travel → North America → The West Coast → Southern California → Los Angeles Area → ⊗ Bailey Canyon