Los Angeles Trails

Swimming Hole Hikes in Los Angeles

Looking for a hike to somewhere fun and refreshing? Here are the highest rated swimming hole hikes in Los Angeles according to the cumulative average rating from users on hikespeak.com.

1. Bridge to Nowhere in the San Gabriel Mountains
2. Rock Pook in Malibu Creek State Park
3. Hermit Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
4. Icehouse Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains
5. The Grotto in the Santa Monica Mountains

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Bridge to Nowhere
This adventurous 10-mile hike requires several river crossings to reach an out-of-place bridge with a unique history.Rock Pool
This easy hike enters Malibu Creek State Park on South Grassland Trail, then forms a loop around Crags Road to visit Rock Pool - a special Malibu swimming hole.Hermit Falls
This 2.6-mile hike heads down Santa Anita Canyon's babbling creek to a 30-foot waterfall.Icehouse Canyon
This 7.2-mile hike travels through a picturesque canyon to a saddle with panoramic views and extended hiking opportunities.The Grotto
This 3.5-mile hike visits a creek flowing through a talus cave in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.