Sturtevant Falls

Arcadia, California

4.6/5

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Distance

1.61 miles

Elevation Gain

423 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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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.

This trail is currently closed. Visit the Forest Service website for updates.

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.

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Sturtevant Falls Reviews

Rachma Rybnikar

Sturtevant Falls

02/19/16

Follow the directions this app provides for you; definitely came in handy. Such a beautiful hike and had a great time. Saw a lot of salamanders and friendly people. The hike back up was hard though haha

5.0

Masa Kato

Sturtevant Falls

09/23/15

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 foliage and tree cover shades your hike for quite a bit before the switchbacks kick in and you're on the side of the mountain.

4.0

Emma Lidington

Sturtevant Falls

07/06/15

If you follow the loop trail above the waterfall you walk along the creek quite a ways back into the hills toward a little holiday camp. Its really beautiful and looks very different from normal Southern California terrain. A great hike during and after it rains because the creek looks really beautiful.

5.0

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