Black Star Canyon Falls Hike Guide

Avoid the gate on the right that says ‘Black Star Canyon’ and continue straight on the road.

Hike through the gate at the end of the parking area.

When you get to the falls, you’ll see a tunnel, one of several explorations at Black Star Mines

The route climbs a fire road for about 2.5 miles, then follows the creek bed up to the falls.

Park alongside the road in the long parking areas. Parking gets full with hikers and mountain bikers.

The Black Star Canyon Falls hike starts in Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park, about an hour from downtown LA in Orange County, CA.

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When you get to the falls, you’ll see a tunnel, one of several explorations at Black Star Mines

You can break the hike up into two sections. The purple line shows the first part of the hike, approximately 2.5 miles rolling on dirt country roads closed to traffic. Then you hop off the road (yellow line) and hike up Black Star Creek for a mile. The sec

It’s easy to scratch your legs when climbing the boulders and rocks. Long pants or leggings are better than shorts to protect your legs from rocks and plants.

Park alongside the road in the long parking areas. Parking gets full with hikers and mountain bikers.

The Black Star Canyon Falls hike starts in Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park, about an hour from downtown LA in Orange County, CA.

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