Los Angeles Trails

Waterfall Hikes in Los Angeles

When the water is really flowing during California's wet season, the waterfalls around Los Angeles make fantastic hiking destinations. Here are the highest rated waterfall hikes in Los Angeles according to the cumulative average rating from users on hikespeak.com.

1. Sturtevant Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
2. Fish Canyon Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
3. Hermit Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
4. Cooper Canyon Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains
5. Santa Ynez Falls in the Santa Monica Mountains

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Sturtevant Falls
This 3.25-mile hike visits a 60-foot waterfall in a lush cottage-lined area of Santa Anita Canyon.Fish Canyon Falls
This 4.8-mile round trip hike leaves from an active rock quarry and progresses up a beautiful canyon to a mesmerizing multi-tiered waterfall.Hermit Falls
This 2.6-mile hike heads down Santa Anita Canyon's babbling creek to a 30-foot waterfall.Cooper Canyon Falls
This 3-mile hike leaves from Buckhorn Campground and visits a short waterfall in an enchanting glen of tall pines.Santa Ynez Falls
This 2.5-mile hike follows a shaded creek to a gorge containing a short seasonal waterfall.