Tachevah Canyon (Dry Falls)

Tachevah Canyon is a lesser known canyon in the San Jacinto Canyons and has eluded many canyoneers due the strenuous and long approach required to descend the canyon. The highlight of this canyon is the last section which ends with a spectacular 500' multi-pitch drop called Dry Falls. A group of canyoneers in early 2016 completed the full route of Tachevah and reported that it included not only a long and strenuous hike but also brutal off-trail bushwhacking. The conclusion was that only descending Dry Falls is recommended.

If descending only the Dry Falls section, hike along the trail that skirts private property until it drops back into the wash. Once in the wash, look for the easiest way up DCL which will quickly gain elevation and lead to the top the falls. If descending the entire route, there are additional possible untried alternate approaches coming down from the top of tram and also coming upthe Skyline trail. The approach from the tram is a bit longer but all downhill. The approach via the Skyline trail/Tachevah Peak is longer and has more elevation gain and is not recommended. If taking the tram approach, refer to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway hours of operation and web cams/weather to view whether there is snow.

The descent below only describes descending Tachevah falls. The entire canyon route has not yet been documented. R1: 175' DCR - double bolt station R2: There are 2 possible options for R2 that start on a large ledge that can accommodate several people: R3: 170' - double bolt station. The "ledge" at this station is more just an indentation in the rock slab.