Next time you find yourself on the way to Big Bear do yourself a favor and stop at the intersection of Hwy 38 and Valley of the Falls Rd to witness a spectacular seasonal waterfall. This must-see gem is AT LEAST 400ft tall (I honestly believe it may be bigger than the...
Distance 0.9 MilesTime1 HrDifficulty EasySeasonSpringElevation Gain 328 ft Dogs allowed on a leash Out & Back Trail Restrooms available at the parking lot Bailey Canyon Nature Trail takes you to a rarely flowing waterfall which has been kept a secret by the locals...
Distance 0.8 Miles Time 25 Min Difficulty Easy Season Spring Elevation Gain 88 Ft Bouquet Falls is a lesser-known waterfall in the Angeles National Forest. The hike is extremely short and easy, thus, perfect for the entire family. Although most people don't know...
Distance 0.5 MilesTime~15 MinDifficulty EasySeasonAll YearElevation Gain113 FtLooking for mountain swimming holes with crystal clear water and multiple cascades? Checkout Green Valley Falls in the Cleveland National Forest! Green Valley Falls is a short hike featuring...
Distance ~1 MileTime45 MinDifficulty ModerateSeasonAll YearElevation Gain187 FtDeep in the Santa Monica Mountains, a secret storm drain referred to by the locals as the Topanga Time Tunnel, provides access to a secret 8 foot grotto, insane rock formations, and various...
Distance 1 MileTime 1 HrDifficulty Easy - ModerateSeasonFall, Winter, SpringElevation Gain~200 Ft Mill Creek Falls truly is one of the hidden gems of the San Gabriels. The hike is rugged, filled with poison oak, and has an element of danger to it….which is why I love...
Distance 1 MileTime45 minDifficulty EasySeasonAll YearElevation Gain---You might not know this, but there is a fun and forgotten short hike to an accessible mine, right by some of the most toughest and popular hiking trails. The East Fork is rich in history and secret...
Distance 4.6 MilesTime ~2 HrsDifficulty ModerateBest Season SpringElevation Gain 941 FtWho doesn't love hidden waterfalls? Well, we're super excited to share this colossal gem with you! Fall Creek Falls is a 4-tier, 200-foot waterfall located in Big Tujunga. The hike...
Distance 2.1 MilesTime~1.5 HrsDifficulty ModerateSeasonAll YearElevation Gain620 FtLas Flores Canyon trail is a 2.1 mile, roundtrip, hike near Altadena, California that leads to 10 secret mines. This short, 1.5-hour trail is rated as moderately difficult due to narrow...
I’m Phillip, and just like you, I feel very passionate about California and the outdoors. After many years of exploring amazing and hidden places, I thought I’d share them with you. Life goes by fast so get out there and enjoy it.
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