3.0 hr
Overview
A shaded canyon walk to a waterfall and a historic picnic area in Angeles National Forest, on the Switzer Falls Trail. 4 miles, easy for most. Go early.
Trail Stats
3.0 km
123 m
1006 m
860 m
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The trailhead is easy to spot with a bridge over the Arroyo Seco and trail signs.
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Head to the beginning of the lower parking lot where the bathroom is and make the left to start the hike.
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Here’s what Switzer’s Trail Camp looked like in the 1920s. Today you’ll only see the lower wall. Photo Homestead Blog
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From the Switzer Picnic Area trailhead, the route follows the Gabrielino Trail along the Arroyo Seco down to Switzer Falls, then climbs back out the same way.
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The lower parking area is big but does fill up as the day goes on.
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The Switzer Falls trailhead is where you first enter the lower parking lot.
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The trail starts on the left, winds it’s way down the valley along the Arroyo Seco, and then does a switchback down to the falls at the end.
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The trail to the falls is mostly downhill, and you have to hike back out. But the gradients are forgiving and gradual.
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The Switzer Falls trailhead is where you first enter the lower parking lot.
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The lower parking area is big but does fill up as the day goes on.
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