Photo By: CC Harmon10 LA Waterfalls That Are Worth Chasing Jodilyn Ottobre November 27, 2019 Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedInShare on InstagramShare on YouTubeShare on EmailShare on WhatsAppThese Waterfalls Totally Warrant a TLC Caption Written By: Jodilyn Ottobre and Sorina Szakacs LA waterfall hikes Living in a city like Los Angeles can be both a blessing and a burden. But with the beach nearby and the surrounding mountains, we have the luxury to enjoy nature and disconnect whenever we feel it is necessary. And if the outdoors is your “thing,” Angelenos are lucky enough to be able to escape from the hustle and bustle. To give you a starting point if you are new to hiking, or to remind you of some of the places you haven’t seen in a while, we compiled a list of the most popular, family-friendly and beautiful waterfall hiking trails that surround the City of Angels. Read on and take advantage of the beautiful nature around your city to recharge your batteries! Santa Ynes Falls LA waterfall hikes View this post on Instagram Sundays are for frolicking across creeks and butt-scooting down boulders. #santaynezwaterfall #lahiking A post shared by Meika (@meikamae) on Mar 12, 2017 at 12:41pm PDT This short 2.5 mile and fairly level hike—only 250 feet of elevation gain—is the perfect outing for family adventures. Start your hike from Topanga State Park in Pacific Palisades, pass through a dense forest and when you get to the first junction, take the trail on the right. It will take you to the beautiful Santa Ynes Waterfall. Location: Pacific Palisades, CA Distance: 2.5 miles Level of difficulty: Easy Paradise Falls LA waterfall hikes View this post on Instagram A post shared by @chillxmami.a.p.s on Nov 24, 2019 at 1:47pm PST Located in Wildwood Regional Park, the falls will surely become one of your favorite hiking destinations in Los Angeles. It is easily accessible, pet-friendly, bike friendly and it could be one of the best hikes for your kids. Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Distance: Approx. 2.5 mile loop Level of difficulty: Easy Escondido Falls LA waterfall hikes View this post on Instagram #escondidinho #escondidofalls #spring #springbreak #springtrip #malibu #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #trip #hiking #adventure #colorful #lightroom #lightroommobile A post shared by @ shot.by.hien on Apr 3, 2018 at 12:07pm PDT Malibu is not only about surf and good seafood. One of the best places to get away from the city is Escondido Falls. This trail is both for beginners and experienced hikers. You can either hike to the first waterfall with a 50-foot drop, or you can build up some courage and take the more adventurous trail to the 150-foot falls. Either way, the views are worth the effort. Location: Malibu, CA Distance: 3.8 miles roundtrip Level of difficulty: Moderate Switzer Falls waterfall hikes View this post on Instagram New hiking day along the river until the fall at Canyon bear 🏃🏻🏃🏼♀️🌲🌳 #hiking #switzerfalls #losangeles #losangelesnationalforest #california A post shared by Jonathan Vicente (@jonathan_vicente_83) on Mar 27, 2018 at 7:59pm PDT Situated a couple of miles away from the Switzer Picnic Area, the falls are a great place to bring your friends and even your four-legged friends! With its rocky terrain and stream crossings, it is more suitable for more experienced hikers. Like all other waterfall hikes, it will give you time to go off the grid for a while and decompress. Location: Tujunga, CA Distance: 4.5 miles roundtrip Level of difficulty: Moderate Monrovia Falls waterfall hikes View this post on Instagram A nice walk to #monroviafalls #monroviacanyonpark A post shared by James (@rawclaystudios) on Apr 1, 2018 at 9:53pm PDT Just a short distance away from the Monrovia Falls Nature Center, you can step into a totally different world. The Monrovia Falls will fill you up with serenity, calm and joy. Being able to escape the city, surround yourself with the peace and beauty of nature is something that Angelenos should cherish and indulge in more often. Location: Monrovia, CA Distance: 1.6 miles roundtrip Level of difficulty: Moderate Hermit Falls View this post on Instagram A post shared by Draven Hoang (@draven_hoang) on Sep 4, 2019 at 10:00pm PDT This popular swimming hole is one of the top destinations for cliff jumpers. The trail is less than three miles roundtrip through a lush canyon. If you are lucky to take this trail after some rainy days, you might notice the natural water slide. Native Knowledge: Keep in mind that for this particular hike you will need a National Forest Adventure Pass if you plan to park at the Chantry Flats Trailhead. Location: Arcadia, CA Distance: 2.6 miles Level of difficulty: Moderate Solstice Canyon View this post on Instagram #solsticecanyon #waterfalls A post shared by Kristie (@kristie_pualani) on Mar 23, 2018 at 11:14am PDT If you are into ruins, history and you love nature, this is the perfect hike for you. And because it is an easy hike, you can bring along your family and your dog. One of the most popular hikes in Malibu, it can get really crowded during weekends, but that should not be an impediment to your adventure plans. Location: Malibu Distance: 2.6 miles roundtrip Level of difficulty: Easy Sturtevant Falls View this post on Instagram My kind of Good Friday.. #SturtevantFalls #angelesnationalforest #wanderlust #hikingLA #LAhikes #losangeles #latergram A post shared by Javier Martinez (@jm_photography_1_) on Apr 2, 2018 at 4:30pm PDT A well-known trail for locals who hike on a regular basis, the Sturtevant trail can be mesmerizing after a couple of rainy days. There are a few 100-year-old rustic cabins along the trail, so this is definitely a must do hike if you live in Los Angeles. Native Knowledge: Don’t forget your Adventure Pass and get out there as early as you can to make sure you find a parking spot. Location: Arcadia, CA Distance: 3.25 miles Difficulty: Easy Millard Falls View this post on Instagram My new favorite place. Photo credit: @j_storey0927 🦋🌱✨🌊🌾#millardfalls #millardcanyon #millardcanyonfalls #hiking #nature #mountains #sangabriel #sangabrielmountains #pasadena #waterfalls #bliss #majesty #humbling #love #happyplace #water #trees #trails A post shared by 🔻🔸Chezzabellah🔸🔻 (@chezzabellah) on Apr 3, 2018 at 7:55am PDT Maybe the best thing about this trail, besides the 50-foot waterfall is the Dawn Mine that marks the end of the trail. The trail is easy to spot, and once you get to the falls, make sure you have sturdy shoes as the rocks can get slippery! Location: Altadena, CA Distance: 1 mile round trip Difficulty: Easy Cooper Canyon Falls View this post on Instagram This is how you Sunday Funday with my best friend in the mountains. We had some top tier coffee by a waterfall and got some exercise and enjoyed the trees. Life is good. #losangeles #hiking #photography #angelesnationalforest #coopercanyonfalls #California #redfoxlab #labsofinstagram #optoutside #msr #jetboil #coffee #lifeisgood #la #travel A post shared by Derek (@little_square_memories) on Mar 25, 2018 at 3:20pm PDT A little further away from the city, Cooper Canyon Falls is nestled in the San Gabriel mountains. The hike is relatively easy and the landscape transcends you into a new world. Location: Pearblossom, CA Distance: 3 miles Difficulty: Moderate