Miles: 0.2 Time: 25 min Difficulty: Easy Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 67 ft Max Elevation: 2198 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Turnout, Fits 20+ cars Dogs: Allowed on a leash Restrooms: Not Available Excluding the plethora of graffiti, Ortega...
Waterfalls
Stoddard Canyon Falls: Rock Slide & Pool
Miles: 0.75 Time: 45 min Difficulty: Moderate Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 160 ft Max Elevation: 3781 Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Dirt Lot, Fits 30+ Cars Dogs: Allowed on a leash Restrooms: Not Available Trail Popularity: High Pics Taken On: May...
Holy Jim Falls: Plus Rarely Seen 2nd Larger Falls
Miles: 3 Time: 1 Hour Difficulty: Easy Season: Late Spring Elevation Gain: 617 ft Max Elevation: 2352 ft Trail Type: Out & Back Parking Lot: Dirt Lot, Fits ≈ 20 Cars Restrooms? 1 Porta Potty Available Dogs Allowed? Yes, on a leash What can possibly be better than...
Etiwanda Falls: San Bernardino’s Most Popular Waterfall
Miles: 3.19 Time: 1.5 hrs Difficulty: Easy Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 756 ft Max Elevation: 2823 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Dirt Lot Fits 30+ Cars Dogs: Not Allowed Restrooms: Not Available Trail Popularity: Very High Pics Taken On: Nov 30,...
Switzer Falls Trail & How To Access 2nd Secret Falls
Distance 4.6 MilesTime2.5 HrsDifficulty ModerateSeasonMid-Late SpringElevation Gain695 FtLooking for a trail that offers everything from epic views, ruins, a luscious green canyon, and a beautiful waterfall? Visit Swtizter Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains. The...
11 Must-Do Waterfalls in Southern California: 2023 Update
Looking for breathtaking waterfalls in Southern California? After 14 years of exploring our local mountains, I'd be more than happy to share with you what I think are the11 most awe inspiring cascades, many of which are also the largest in Socal. Here are a few things...
Bonita Falls: 2nd Largest SoCal Waterfall + Bonus Tiers
Miles: 1.28 Time: 45 min Difficulty: Easy Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 443 ft Max Elevation: 3269 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 10 cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Available At The Campground Trail Popularity: Very High Pics Taken...
Cedar Creek Falls: SoCal’s Most Beautiful Waterfall
Miles: 5.5 Time: 3 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 1026 ft Max Elevation: 1836 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits 15+ cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Available At The Parking Lot Trail Popularity: Very High Pics...
Big Falls Trail: SoCal’s Largest Waterfall
Total Miles: 0.66 Time: 25 min Difficulty: Easy Best Season: Spring - Summer Elevation Gain: 174 ft Max Elevation: 6016 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 20 cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Available At The Parking Lot Trail Popularity: High...
Trail Canyon Falls Hike in Tujunga: Bonus Seasonal Falls
Total Miles: 4.54 Time: 2.5 Hrs Difficulty: Moderate Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 1067 Ft Max Elevation: 2481 Ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 20 cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Not Available Trail Popularity: High Pics Taken On:...
Eaton Canyon Falls 2023: Choose From 3 Trailheads
Are you interested in hiking to Eaton Canyon Falls, but need a guide to make the best of your visit? You've come to the right place. I've probably hiked this trail more than any other. I know it like the back of my hand, and now I'm going to teach you how to make the...
San Antonio Falls: Drone Video Of Falls In The Snow
Miles: 1.33 Time: 30 min Difficulty: Easy Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 277 ft Max Elevation: 6425 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits 30+ cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Not Available Trail Popularity: Very High Looking for an easy...
Kitchen Creek Falls: Swimming Pools & Hidden Falls
Total Miles: 4.84 Time: 2 Hrs Difficulty: Moderate Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 956 ft Max Elevation: 3794 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 10 cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Not Available Trail Popularity: High Pics Taken On: May...
Millard Canyon Falls: Scenic Trail To 50 Ft Cascade
Miles: 1.3 Time: 45 min Difficulty: Easy Best Season: Mid-Late Spring Elevation Gain: 308 ft Max Elevation: 2108 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits 30+ cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Available At The Trailhead/Campground Trail Popularity:...
Brown Mountain Dam: 80 Ft Falls (2 Trailheads Included)
Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall is a must-do for SoCal residents! The breathtaking cascade towers above the abundant trees and forms a shallow 3-4 foot pool for you to cool off. Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall is a scenic hike which can be accessed via two trailheads. The...
Three Sisters Falls Trail: #1 Waterfall in San Diego
Total Miles: 3.39 Time: 2.5 hrs Difficulty: Moderate - Hard Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 1069 ft Max Elevation: 2936 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits 40+ cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Available At The Parking Lot Trail...
Lewis Falls In Azusa Canyon & Bonus Secret Falls
Total Miles: 0.73 Time: 35 min Difficulty: Moderate Best Season: Spring - Fall Elevation Gain: 328 ft Max Elevation: 4197 ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 5 cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Not Available Trail Popularity: High Pics Taken...
Heart Rock Trail: 25ft Falls & A Heart Shaped Hole
Total Miles: 1.87 Time: 45 min Difficulty: Easy Best Season: Spring Elevation Gain: 392 Ft Max Elevation: 4175 Ft Type of Trail: Out & Back Parking Lot: Fits ≈ 15 cars Dogs: Allowed On A Leash Restrooms: Not Available Trail Popularity: High Looking for an easy and...
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