White Oak Canyon

A short technical section with a few nice rappels including a free-hanging rappel in a sprinkling waterfall. The hike up is mostly exposed to the sun so is best done very early in the day in the summer or when it's cooler out. One must always be aware of the water levels int he Big Tujunga reservoir. Even if it hasn't rained for a while the water levels can be quite high which requires a long swim and the water can be quite cold. If you are unsure on the water conditions it is advisable to bring a pack-raft or wetsuit and a drybag for floatation as well as waterproof headlamps as you may exit in the dark. Another option for this canyon is to combined it with Upper White Oak to add 6 more rappels but it requires a bit more effort to get to the top and 3-4 hours more time. The best rappels are definitely the last 2 in White Oak.