![]() ![]() Though Sturtevant is a longer trek, this one demands a slightly more treacherous journey through a lush canyon you’ll navigate narrow trails with a sheer drop-off at certain points and handle some rope-climbing action (a must if you want the most scenic views of this 30-foot tumbler). Located just downstream from Sturtevant Falls, this 2.5-mile hike starts in Chantry Flats at the same spot as its neighbor. Be prepared for a few obstacles - like shallow stream crossings and a hilly incline toward the end - that make you feel as if you’re in a real-life Super Mario Bros. Along the way, you’ll spot rich foliage, occasional wildlife, and a handful of privately owned rustic cabins nestled in the forest. Sturtevant Falls Photo courtesy of Roy Randall via FlickrĬity dwellers yearning for an escape will find it on this picturesque and mostly shaded 3.5-mile hike, starting at the Chantry Flats trailhead in sprawling Angeles National Forest. For a more serious workout, continue onto the Rising Sun and Sosotmo Trails, two slightly more taxing hikes with an ocean view payoff, or the Dry Canyon Trail, which ends in a taller seasonal waterfall. ![]() You’ll also find the ruins of the Roberts Ranch House that burned down in a 1982 wildfire - meaning you get to play Indiana Jones and explore the crumbling remnants of the estate. Hike less for the exercise and more for the bragging rights? This 2.1-mile nature walk masquerading as a hike is your jam, with a kid-friendly path leading to a modest 30ft waterfall (it’s dried up a bit these days, but there’s still a trickle) and creek. Solstice Canyon Falls Photo courtesy of Steve Hardy via Flickr Pro tip: Before you go, look into purchasing an Adventure Pass parking permit, which allows you to park your car in a private lot. ![]() At the end, you’ll find a pretty waterfall splashing from a massive boulder - a rewarding sight considering the mere 1.5 miles it takes to get there. The trek takes you alongside a picturesque stream that you occasionally do have to cross, but it’s easy enough to bring the kids. Short and sweet is the best way to describe this abbreviated hike to Millard Falls. And since we can all agree there’s something magical about watching a stream of water cascade over rocks, especially after sweating your way there, here are 10 excursions that lead to terrific tumblers, with a difficulty-out-of-five scale for each. With its canyons, parks, nature preserves, and forests, Los Angeles boasts a ton of hikes, but not many end with the reward of a majestic waterfall (thanks, drought). ![]()
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