Sturtevant Falls

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Sturtevant Falls
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Distance
1.61 miles
Elevation Gain
423 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Waterfall
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The trail to Sturtevant Falls is an out-and-back hike with minimal elevation change. Enjoy the sounds of the creek as you trek toward this 60ft waterfall. This is a dog-friendly hike.

As you head down to Roberts Camp, a historic set of historic cabins, you’ll head out on a steep, paved road for approximately 0.6 miles. Once you reach the camp, head over the bridge and keep an eye out for the sign for the Gabrielino Trail, which will take you to the falls.

Along the trail, you’ll have to cross the creek a few times. After almost a mile and a quarter, you’ll reach the falls. Relax, unpack the lunch or snacks you hopefully remembered to throw in your backpack, and enjoy. When you’re ready, head back the way you came.

Note:

This area had been closed since September of 2020 due to the Bobcat Fire. This trail reopened in October 2024 (source). Pack out what you pack in and please focus on maintaining this area so it can stay open. 

Parking Pass:

An adventure pass is required and should be displayed when parking at trailheads in Angeles National Forest. Learn more at FS.USDA.GOV

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Kandarp Patel
7/4/2019
Awesome
The review that states that the gate is closed is wrong. Therefore statement that it is six miles is incorrect. After the parking gets ...
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a usami
1/14/2019
longer trip right now
The gate is closed at the end of the housing at Santa Anita so the hike is 9 miles round trip to the falls... but the parking is free
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Falina Grell
6/26/2017
Perfect Hike
Gorgeous And Easy Hike To The Falls. Absolutely Beautiful Scenery The Whole Time You're Basically In The Shade And The Falls At The End ...
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Tori Marsh
1/18/2017
Great hike after the rain!
This is my go-to hike after it rains, when the waterfall is at its best. Make sure you come early, parking gets filled up ...
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Dorothea Trujillo
5/8/2016
Just Amazing!!!
I have to say that is was absolutely my favorite hike in Southern California. I lived in the Pacific Northwest for years and the ...
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Bridget Taylor
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5/4/2016
A hidden gem near the city
What a hidden little gem near the city that I would never have expected! Relatively easy hike and beautiful falls at the end! The ...
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Rachma Rybnikar
2/19/2016
Beautiful Hike!
Follow the directions this app provides for you; definitely came in handy. Such a beautiful hike and had a great time. Saw a lot ...
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Masa Kato
9/23/2015
Sweet Summer Spot
This hike is always one of my go-to hikes for when it's too hot out but I really want to be outside. The dense ...
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Emma Lidington
7/6/2015
If you follow the loop trail above the waterfall you walk along the creek quite a ways back into the hills toward a little ...
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Mike Stokely
3/2/2015
Great hike right after a good rain, the pool at the base of the falls was deep enough for our Labrador to go for a good swim.
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