San Bernardinos

37 technical canyons and slot canyon routes

The San Bernardino Mountains offer technical canyon descents with flowing water and steep granite terrain in Southern California. Many routes are within San Bernardino National Forest. Seasonal snowmelt and summer thunderstorms influence water levels and conditions.

37
Total Canyons
5
Beginner (1-2)
23
Intermediate (3)
8
Advanced (4+)

3-Day Weather Forecast & Flash Flood Risk for San Bernardinos

Low Risk Today Based on NOAA regional forecast
Today
2026-04-11
61° / 46°
Partly cloudy
Flash Flood Risk: Low
Rain: 5% · Wind: 28 mph
Tomorrow
2026-04-12
🌧️
52° / 39°
Rain
Flash Flood Risk: High
Rain: 67% · Wind: 38 mph
Storms: 2 PM–11 PM
Day 3
2026-04-13
🌧️
51° / 35°
Drizzle
Flash Flood Risk: Low
Rain: 23% · Wind: 15 mph
Today · Tomorrow · Day 3 — Source: Open-Meteo / NOAA regional forecast data

Check the San Bernardinos 3-day weather forecast and regional flash flood outlook before choosing a canyon. This quick overview helps canyoneers compare temperatures, rain chances, storm timing, and NOAA-based flash flood risk across the San Bernardinos region.

Use this San Bernardinos conditions overview as a regional planning reference for canyoneering, slot canyon trips, and weather-sensitive routes. Always verify local conditions before entering any canyon.

Areas in San Bernardinos

All San Bernardinos Canyons

Alger Creek

1A

Bear Skull Hollow

3A 3 rappels · 290ft max

Big Falls (Southern California)

3C 2 rappels · 170ft max

Camp Creek Cayon

3C 3 rappels · 50ft max

Chainmail Creek

3B 5 rappels · 100ft max

City Creek (West Fork)

3B 1 rappels · 80ft max

Glen Martin Creek

3B

Harrison Canyon (West)

3A 5 rappels · 60ft max

Hell for Sure Canyon

3B 3 rappels · 160ft max

High Creek

3A 4 rappels · 120ft max

KC Canyon

3A 12 rappels · 100ft max

Monkeyface Creek

3B 10 rappels · 100ft max

North Fork Whitewater River

3B 3 rappels · 100ft max

Santa Ana River Canyon

This Here Canyon

4A 8 rappels · 75ft max

Vivian Creek

3B 5 rappels · 180ft max

Andreas Canyon

4A

Chino Canyon (Left Fork)

3B 1 rappels · 150ft max

Colossal Canyon

3A 7 rappels · 85ft max

Dual Canyon

4A 10 rappels · 120ft max

Falls Creek (San Jacinto Mountains)

4B 5 rappels · 180ft max

Massacre Canyon

3B 3 rappels · 35ft max

Mouse Trap Canyon

4A 9 rappels · 150ft max

San Jacinto River (North Fork)

3B 8 rappels · 100ft max

Snow Creek (San Jacinto Mountains)

4B · 4299ft max

Snow Creek (West Fork)

3B 1 rappels · 200ft max

Strawberry Creek

3B 9 rappels · 150ft max

Tachevah Canyon (Dry Falls)

3A 3 rappels · 175ft max

Tahquitz Canyon

4B 3 rappels · 300ft max

Tahquitz Rock

4A

Old Dale Mines

2A

Rattlesnake Canyon (Joshua Tree National Park)

3B 3 rappels · 60ft max

Wall Street Mill

2A

Wonderland of Rocks

2A

Afton Canyon Slot

2A 1 rappels · 25ft max

Geo Hazard

3A 1 rappels · 130ft max

Purple Ladders

3A 3 rappels · 80ft max

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San Bernardinos Weather & Flash Flood FAQ

What is the flash flood risk in San Bernardinos today?

The San Bernardinos regional forecast gives a quick overview of today's flash flood risk using NOAA regional forecast guidance, along with temperature, rain chances, and storm timing.

What is the 3-day weather forecast for San Bernardinos?

The San Bernardinos 3-day weather forecast shows a simple day-by-day view of temperatures, storm potential, and regional flash flood outlook to help canyoneers compare conditions before a trip.

Is this weather forecast canyon-specific?

No. This is a regional San Bernardinos weather and flash flood overview designed as a planning reference. Conditions can vary by drainage, route, and storm pattern.

Why does flash flood risk matter in San Bernardinos?

San Bernardinos includes many canyons and drainages where rain and storms can quickly change conditions. A regional flash flood outlook helps users understand broader weather risk before selecting a route.

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