Sierra Madre, California
Bailey Canyon is EVERYONE'S first canyon. The approach is moderate with very straight forward anchors at each rappel (tree or bolts). Depending on how many rappels you downclimb, there are a total of 12 to 15 rappels with the longest rappel at 110 ft. The descent is 0.7 miles long and reconnects with the main approach trail. If the parking lot is full, street parking is allowed but be courteous to your neighbors.
Distance of the Approach: 3 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,280 ft.
Final Elevation: N/A
Directions to the Parking Lot and Trailhead: Use the following coordinates in Google Maps to route your directions to the parking lot. The trail is located on the left of the parking lot and follows through a turnstile. Make a right once you pass the turnstile and follow the paved road until you see signs for Bailey Canyon Trail.
34.170861, -118.061083
Parking lot and trailhead.
Do not go on the nature trail. Follow signs for Bailey Canyon Trail.
Continuing on...
Location of the drop in (just behind the stone benches).
First rappel.
2nd rappel.
3rd rappel.
4th rappel? I'm losing count. Optional downclimb here.
5th rappel.
6th rappel.
Aww yeah!
7th rappel.
Scrambling to the next rappel.
8th rappel.
9th rappel.
10th rappel.
Continuing on...
Optional rappel. We downclimbed this... just be careful with the choss.
Last rappel.
#39.
Chris's Difficulty Scale (Approach Only) - 3/10
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