Climbing Near Castaic, California

Raven's Roost Rock or Rabbit Rock is a 200 ft conglomerate monolith located east of Lake Castaic. Take I-5 north from Los Angeles to the Lake Hughes Road exit. Continue east on Lake Hughes Road for 4 miles to a long pull out on the right (south) side of Lake Hughes Road. Hike up the trail to the ridge and follow the path for 400 yds to the base of Raven's Roost Rock.

Fish Canyon Narrows is a canyon just past the abandoned Cienega Campground north east of Castaic Lake, CA.The rock on the hike in is a conglomerate of varying quality which transitions to polished hard choss.The area requires a sizable hike so it doesn't get climbed often. Take the 5 freeway north past Castaic and exit Templin Highway turning right and heading east.Follow the road until it ends at a barricade. The area is popular with hikers and many cars are here.Follow the dirt road over the bridge heading south until you come to a split in the road. Turn left at this split and head up the canyon. Going straight takes you to private property and the water control for Castaic Lake.Follow the dirt road through a conglomerate rock narrows. This area has many bouldering opportunities. Past the narrows continue until you come upon an abandoned campground last open in the 70's (Cienega CG).Just past the CG is a small canyon on your left. Follow the obvious trail until you reach the Fish Canyon Narrows Proper. You are here.Poison oak is everywhere careful hiking is required to avoid it.

The PianoBox Prospect is the entrance to Fish Canyon Narrows and can be found on USGS Liebre Mountain Quadrant. It is a thoroughfare for wildlife and popular among hikers. The area sees a lot of bear activity and caution should be taken when bringing pets. The area also sees hunters during deer season in October. As you enter Fish Canyon Narrows you will continue into the canyon for about 3 minutes. Start looking for a wide side canyon on your right (south) which has ok rock quality.