Distance: 4.6 miles round trip on trail
Summit Elevation: 2480' (above the Falls)
Elevation Gain: 1348'
Elevation Gain (in Empire State Buildings): 1.0
Round trip time: 2 hours
Recommended water: 32 oz.
Parking/Fees: Free on Big Tujunga Road
Difficulty: Easy
Leisa wanted to check out this waterfall on a Sunday in the Angeles National Forest. I was familiar with the area and had heard horror stories about the condition of the upper reaches beyond the falls. We arrived at the trailhead at 7:30 AM and found at least 25 other parked cars. We had to park a little further down the road at a turnout. It was quite a popular trail. The same trailhead is used for the Gold Canyon Truck Trail to McKinley and Iron #2.
The trail went by a few private cabins before turning into a single track. The canyon narrows in places and there were a few easy stream crossings. Really pleasant area despite some graffiti. The trail gains elevation as it climbs out of the canyon on the left side leaving you about 100' above the twin falls. Then, a use trail drops steeply into the canyon. Some hand lines were installed to assist the final 50' of descent. At the waterfall, a dozen colorful people and a couple of dogs were milling around, drinking beer and smoking weed. We took our photos then hiked out meeting dozens of other parties on their way in. It's a great waterfall but weekends are probably not the best time to do this hike.
The hippies were drinking beer at 7:30 in the morning? LOL
ReplyDeleteMadison,
DeleteYep, the party was raging early Sunday morning.