Vogel Canyon (Sunyata Fork)

A lonely canyoning zone in the Big Tujunga region of the San Gabriel Mtns.

Park your car on the south side of Big Tujunga Road here: 34.2875, -118.2250 Look for a six 4' tall rusted metal pylons (debris flow moderator) on the north side of the road, the Condor Peak trail starts here. Hike the trail for approximately 1 hour until you reach a saddle at 34.2979, -118.2132 drop-in here. This is the same saddle to access Fusier Canyon-left fork. Fusier Canyon (Left Fork) Condor Peak Trail drop-in saddle: View from drop-in, looking down Sunyata Fork:

Initially a steep drop-in with several non-mandatory raps in the 10-20' range. R1--10' R2--25' R3--20' R4--20' R5--50' Enter Vogel Canyon R1--50' R5 Sunyata Fork:

After the only rappel you will encounter in Vogel Canyon, continue downstream until Big Tujunga Canyon Road, cross it to the south side and walk a short distance east to your vehicle.