Jolie F.
8/10/2025
Sturtevant Fall is a 50 foot waterfall drop in the San Gabriel National Monument park within Arcadia. Accessible by hiking the Chantry Flat trailhead from the parking lot. The trail is 3.3 miles...
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Arcadia, CA 91006
Sturtevant Falls in Arcadia, CA, is a popular hiking trail that has been closed indefinitely. Located in the Angeles National Forest, this trail has been a favorite among hikers looking to escape the urban sprawl of Los Angeles since the early 1900s. The trail takes you through a forested wonderland with Santa Anita Creek by your side, and along the way, you'll pass several manmade waterfalls and cabins from over a hundred years ago. Due to its easy access from Los Angeles, this trailhead tends to get extremely busy, so it's recommended to visit in the morning or on weekdays.
Despite its closure, volunteer trail crews are currently working to repair and restore this trail, along with others in the area, with the goal of reopening by Summer 2024. In the meantime, hikers are advised to explore other trails in the local mountains and be patient for the reopening of Sturtevant Falls.
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Chalee T.
10/4/2025
1130 am, Saturday, September 13, 2025 First of all, parking sucks, limited parking. Mind the tips: arrive early in the morning; pre-purchase the parking pass (daily $5; annual $30). I can't vouch...
Maria D.
7/26/2025
The parking is horrendous! I got to the trail at 6:45, and I had to park a mile down the street!!! That being said, this trail is PACKED. It's a pretty and quick trail. The waterfall is nice, and...
Ty T.
9/13/2025
Late morning hike with @KonaWildBlue Picked up daily parking pass at Party House Liquor and made our way to the trailhead. AM cloud disappeared and the sun started beaming down, luckily this...
Catherine F.
11/5/2025
Amazing hike all around less than four miles, the first part all down hill along a stream of water hiking to a waterfall. The path is wide and fun for dogs to jump in and out of water constantly...
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