Possibly Orange County's best waterfall found at the end of a technical trail. Two tier waterfall that passes through a cave.
Hands down my favorite hike in Southern California, this one is a full body exercise that includes climbing over rocks, across steams, under trees.
While the payoff is a large two-tiered waterfall at the end, I particularly enjoy this hike because there are many smaller waterfalls along the way. The trail is a constant mystery to locate and it is one of the more adventurous hikes in Southern California.
The hike begins at the trailhead where there is plenty of parking, but if you are a late arrival, you could add a half of a mile to the hike by needing to park further away.
The first half of the hike is uneventful, a mostly flat path path winding around a stream and several properties.
Know Before You Go
While the trail is mostly shaded, ensure that you have plenty of water and sunblock.
There is no defined trail for the final quarter of the hike. You'll need to do lots of rock scrambling to get to the final destination.
Once the sun goes down, the temperature drops, so be sure to wear layers.
After substantial rain, the water flow will increase - use caution when crossing water. Prepare to get your feet wet.
Some of the rocks and logs are a bit unstable at the water crossings, sneakers with good traction are recommended.
Know the look of poison oak and avoid it at all costs.
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Location
Easily accessible moments off of the 210 Freeway, close to the Rose Bowl. The parking lot is limited to about 15 vehicles, so if that is full you will have to park in the residential neighborhood. Recommended to arrive early so that you can secure a spot.
Video
The video below was taken on an iPhone while hiking, so apologize for any shakiness. The video features several of the smaller waterfalls along the hike as well as the two-tier waterfall at the end.
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