Monkeyface Falls: Secret Cascade En Route to Big Bear

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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 largest SoCal Falls, Big Falls), but it only flows after a decent amount of rain. Try to get out there no longer than a week after heavy rain or a couple of days after ordinary rainfall.

Unfortunately, I was in a hurry so I didn’t have the time to look for a trail. Monkeyface Creek Falls can be seen from Valley of The Falls Rd without having to get off your car.

I visited exactly a week after 2 consecutive days of decent rainfall in December and it was still flowing!

 

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Monkeyface Creek Falls Directions

Click the link here to be redirected to Google Maps. There is no parking on Valley of The Falls Rd that is close enough to view the falls, so you’ll have to park on Hwy 38.

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