Several boulder-hopping stream crossings and a short climb along a canyon wall leads to two waterfalls and ponds that are just deep enough to splash around in.
Location: Tujunga
District Region: Angeles National Forest Distance: 3 miles up and back Difficulty: Moderate with some rock hopping When to go: January to June (watch for flooding after heavy rains) Hours: Always open Phone: (818) 899-1900 Elevation Gain: 700 ft. Are dogs allowed: Yes, on a leash Restrooms: None Parking: To park anywhere in the Angeles National Forest, you must
display an Adventure Pass permit, which is available at the 7-Eleven
in Sunland at 8363 Foothill Blvd. Phone: (818) 353-0321. Cost per car is $5
a day or $30 a year.
Trail Information
Full Review: When Southern Californians
shop for hiking boots, "waterproofing" rarely enters the conversation. After
all, we live in a giant desert, and the prospect of getting our feet wet on
a trail may be alluring, but it isn't likely. If you're like me, however,
you chose the Gore-Tex on the off chance that one of these days you'd
stumble upon a puddle. Trail Canyon Falls is that off chance. Not only are
there puddles, but whole creeks to cross, with clear, fresh water rushing
underfoot as you hop from boulder to boulder. And at the end, two small but
significant waterfalls, and ponds just deep enough to wade and splash around
in.
Follow the fire road away from the parking lot and curve with it to the
right, avoiding the narrow path that leads straight uphill. You'll cross the
creek and walk past several cabins before dipping down into the canyon.
After another creek crossing, the trail narrows and climbs up along the
canyon wall, which is lined with yucca and several types of sage and
chaparral.
After about a mile and a half, you'll round a corner to see two parallel
waterfalls shooting off a canyon ledge to the right. The trail takes you to
their top, where some mossy ponds and large boulders provide a perfect
picnic spot. After lunch, go back the way you came.
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