San Gabriels

97 technical canyons and slot canyon routes

The San Gabriel Mountains feature technical canyons with flowing water and steep terrain. Many routes are within National Forest lands. Check local regulations and seasonal closures.

97
Total Canyons
12
Beginner (1-2)
73
Intermediate (3)
7
Advanced (4+)

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

Low Risk Today Based on NOAA regional forecast
Today
2026-04-11
🌫️
52° / 37°
Foggy
Flash Flood Risk: Low
Rain: 12% · Wind: 12 mph
Tomorrow
2026-04-12
❄️
42° / 36°
Snow
Flash Flood Risk: High
Rain: 58% · Wind: 13 mph
Storms: 3 AM–6 PM
Day 3
2026-04-13
50° / 35°
Partly cloudy
Flash Flood Risk: Low
Rain: 14% · Wind: 8 mph
Today · Tomorrow · Day 3 — Source: Open-Meteo / NOAA regional forecast data

Check the San Gabriels 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 Gabriels region.

Use this San Gabriels 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 Gabriels

All San Gabriels Canyons

Casada Canyon

4A 4 rappels

Rockbound Canyon

4A

Silver-on-the-Side

4A

Allison Mine Loop

3A 3 rappels

Alpine Canyon and Chapman Falls

3A 4 rappels

Bailey Canyon

3A 12 rappels

Bear Creek

3B 2 rappels

Bee Canyon

3A 3 rappels

Bull Canyon

3A 6 rappels

CCC Canyon

3B 8 rappels

Classic Canyon

3A 3 rappels · 141ft max

Cucamonga Canyon

3B 1 rappels · 82ft max

Eaton Canyon (Lower)

3B 4 rappels

Falling Leaf Canyon

3A 6 rappels

Falls Creek

3B 4 rappels

Fusier Canyon (Left Fork)

3A 2 rappels

Fusier Canyon (Lower)

3A 2 rappels

Fox Canoyn (Lower)

3B 1 rappels

Ganja Gulch

3A 5 rappels

Great Falls of the Fox

3B 8 rappels

Green Mountain Canyon

3A 5 rappels

Hall Beckley Canyon

3B 8 rappels

Hastings Canyon

3A 12 rappels

Josephine Creek

3B 2 rappels

Katharine Canyon

3A 2 rappels

Little Santa Anita Canyon

3B 2 rappels

Lucas Creek

3A 2 rappels

Lytle Creek (South Fork)

3A 6 rappels

Mary Jane Canyon

3A 5 rappels

Monrovia Canyon

3A

Muir Ravine (West)

3A 6 rappels

Pasadena Glen

3A 7 rappels

Peacock Canyon

3A

Henderson Canyon

3A

Santa Anita Canyon (East Fork)

3B 2 rappels

Saucer Branch

3B 12 rappels

Soldier Creek

3A 3 rappels · 82ft max

Cascade Canyon

3A 3 rappels · 98ft max

Stone Plus One

3A 2 rappels · 134ft max

Delta Canyon (West Fork) (Epsilon Canyon)

3A 4 rappels · 190ft max

Bear Cloud Canyon

3A 9 rappels · 125ft max

Vasquez Creek

3A 5 rappels · 59ft max

Axis Mundi Canyon

3A 3 rappels · 151ft max

Wolfskill Canyon

3B · 112ft max

San Antonio Creek

2A

Sheep Canyon

2A

Rubio Canyon (Upper)

1A 3 rappels

Bobcat Canyon

Bonita Canyon

3B · 160ft max

Lytle Creek (Middle Fork)

3B 5 rappels · 100ft max

Muir Ravine

3A 12 rappels · 100ft max

Chilao Creek

2A

Devil's Canyon (Lower)

2A · 960ft max

Devil's Canyon (Upper)

2A · 600ft max

Devil's Canyon Loop

2A · 1859ft max

Dorr Canyon (San Gabriel Mountains)

3B 4 rappels · 70ft max

Fire Escape Canyon

3A 3 rappels · 160ft max

Holcomb Canyon

3B 1 rappels · 80ft max

White Ghost Canyon

3A 3 rappels · 90ft max

Axolotl Canyon

3B 3 rappels · 150ft max

Black Star Canyon

3A 1 rappels · 150ft max

Cadillac Crash Canyon

3A 2 rappels · 55ft max

Chiquito Spring Canyon

2B 3 rappels · 40ft max

De Luz Canyon

Flores Peak C4

3A 8 rappels · 120ft max

Laurel Springs Canyon

3B 4 rappels · 30ft max

Ortega Falls

3B · 55ft max

Radiator Springs

3C 3 rappels · 29ft max

Rue de Fortuna Canyon

4C 2 rappels · 3ft max

Salamander Canyon

4B 5 rappels · 160ft max

Santiago Hidden Falls Canyon

3B 11 rappels · 105ft max

Tenaja Falls

3B 1 rappels · 100ft max

Boulder Creek (Three Sisters)

3B 5 rappels · 200ft max

Carrizo Gorge

1A

Cedar Creek (Lower)

3C 1 rappels · 90ft max

Cedar Creek (Upper)

2B

Dye Canyon (Devils Jumpoff)

3A 2 rappels · 200ft max

Kitchen Creek

3B 4 rappels · 100ft max

La Jolla Sea Caves

Naked Santa Hollow

3A 1 rappels · 45ft max

Penin Canyon

3B 5 rappels

Pine Valley Bridge

4A 1 rappels · 300ft max

Ritchie Canyon (Mildred Falls)

3A 2 rappels · 250ft max

San Diego River Gorge

3A 4 rappels · 100ft max

Sandtrap Canyon

3A 1 rappels · 80ft max

Sill Hill (Rancho Cuyamaca State Park)

3C 3 rappels · 100ft max

Sunset Cliffs Caves

Clear Creek Canyon

3A 2 rappels · 180ft max

Hole in the Rock Canyon

3A

Kelso Dunes

1A

Labranca Canyon

2B · 100ft max

Owl Canyon

Picacho Peak

4A

San Francisquito Canyon (East Fork)

3A 2 rappels · 30ft max

San Francisquito Canyon (West Fork)

3A 3 rappels · 80ft max

Snow Creek (East Branch)

3B

Tecopa Mines

3A 1 rappels · 200ft max

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San Gabriels Weather & Flash Flood FAQ

What is the flash flood risk in San Gabriels today?

The San Gabriels 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 Gabriels?

The San Gabriels 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 Gabriels 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 Gabriels?

San Gabriels 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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