{"id":32460,"date":"2024-03-30T00:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T00:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=32460"},"modified":"2024-03-30T14:52:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T14:52:28","slug":"best-waterfall-hikes-in-los-angeles-to-do-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/best-waterfall-hikes-in-los-angeles-to-do-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Waterfall Hikes in Los Angeles To Do Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Los Angeles area had some unprecedented rainstorms recently, setting new daily rainfall records. What that also means is that the waterfalls around Southern California have come alive, and even the seasonal waterfalls are showing some impressive flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost everyone knows about LA\u2019s big city reputation with neighborhoods like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/8-things-to-do-in-hollywood-that-make-you-feel-like-a-local\/\">Hollywood<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/diy-instagram-walking-tour-of-downtown-la-8-must-see-stops\/\">downtown<\/a>, but not many know just how much outdoor wilderness LA has to offer. The Los Angeles area offers uncountable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/four-reasons-to-hit-runyon-canyon-park-while-visiting-la\/\">hiking trails<\/a>, of course, but this spring is an especially good opportunity to hike to these waterfalls while they\u2019re still flowing strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Eaton Canyon Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cdg9SOgvBNi\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cdg9SOgvBNi\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cdg9SOgvBNi\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Angeles Nat&#8217;l Forest (@angelesnatl)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Located not far from Pasadena in the San Gabriel Mountains, Eaton Canyon is a popular hike that leads to a 40-foot waterfall and a small pool at the base people like to dip into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eaton Canyon Falls is one of the few year-round waterfalls, but it is certainly more majestic after a heavy rainfall. Spring is also a wonderful time to do this hike as there are plenty of wildflowers along the way into the canyon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sycamore Canyon Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sycamore Canyon\" class=\"wp-image-32462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/sycamore-canyon.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Fiona Chandra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sycamore Canyon Falls is a seasonal waterfall that tumbles down sandstone rocks with small pools you can dip your toes in. It is located within Point Mugu State Park, which is part of the Santa Monica Mountains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shortest and easiest hike to the waterfall is to start from the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center in Newbury Park, but unfortunately there\u2019s no parking there. If you\u2019re driving it\u2019s best to park at one of the spots near the Wendy Trail Head on Potrero Rd. There\u2019s no sign to the waterfall for the first half of this trail, so head right towards the culture center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Trail Canyon Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cdl130GPm8K\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cdl130GPm8K\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cdl130GPm8K\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Angeles Nat&#8217;l Forest (@angelesnatl)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a four-mile round-trip hike in the Angeles National Forest, which is accessible just off of Big Tujunga Canyon Road. It\u2019s a moderate hike with a 990-feet elevation gain, which leads to a 40-foot waterfall that is quite impressive when the water level is high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs on leash are welcome, and since it\u2019s located inside a National Forest, an Adventure Pass is required to park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Switzer Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-420x560.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-160x213.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/switzer-falls.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular waterfall hikes in the LA area, Switzer Falls is a 50-foot waterfall in the Angeles National Forest. This waterfall is a year-round waterfall, though the prolonged drought has seen it almost dry at certain times in recent years, but the recent heavy rain storms should certainly help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waterfall aside, this trail is also a great hike that takes you through some stream crossings, the ruins of historic Switzer\u2019s Camp that was first built in 1884.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local tip: <\/strong>There are multiple swimming holes along the trail, so be sure to bring your swimsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Grotto Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ByoOZ1bAW94\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ByoOZ1bAW94\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ByoOZ1bAW94\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Santa Monica Mountains (@santamonicamountainsnps)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grotto Trail is part of the Circle X Ranch area, a former Boy Scout camp in the Santa Monica Mountains. At the end of the grotto is a short waterfall, but it\u2019s unique because it flows into a hidden cave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the hike is moderate. However, to reach the hidden cave and the base of the waterfall, you\u2019ll need to navigate a few boulders. Wear sturdy shoes, and be careful, but it is definitely worth getting into the cave if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Solstice Canyon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgrUa3mnEQh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgrUa3mnEQh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgrUa3mnEQh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Santa Monica Mountains (@santamonicamountainsnps)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Solstice Canyon in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/los-angeles-tours\/private-malibu-wineries-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malibu<\/a> offers a family-friendly and dog-friendly short hike at around 3 miles round-trip. The trail starts from Solstice Canyon Education Shelter and takes you to the ruins of Roberts Ranch House built in 1952 which was later destroyed by wildfires. The Roberts Ranch House was designed by architect Paul Revere Williams, who became the first African-American member of the American Institute of Architects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"bannerPromo\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t<!-- section heading  -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<!-- section banners -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__wrapper gallery__main\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__items \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__card theme-default \">\n\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__cover\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bigCircle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/griffith-1-500x500.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/griffith-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/griffith-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/griffith-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/griffith-1-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/griffith-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/griffith-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" alt=\"Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"smallCircle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/03\/hollywood-8-250x250.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/03\/hollywood-8-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/03\/hollywood-8-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/03\/hollywood-8-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/03\/hollywood-8-125x125.jpeg 125w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/03\/hollywood-8-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/03\/hollywood-8-96x96.jpeg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" alt=\"hollywood sign close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bannerPromo__caption\">Hike through Hollywood&#039;s iconic landmarks<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bannerPromo__title\">Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Hike<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"bannerPromo__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/los-angeles-tours\/hollywood-sign-and-griffith-park-guided-hike\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Just beyond the ruins is the 30-foot seasonal waterfall you can enjoy before heading back. There is a paved parking lot with restrooms, though it can get full on the weekends, so plan to come early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Escondido Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/escondido-falls-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Escondido Falls\" class=\"wp-image-32464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/escondido-falls-765x1024.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/escondido-falls-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/escondido-falls-768x1028.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/escondido-falls-150x201.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/escondido-falls-500x670.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/escondido-falls-160x214.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/escondido-falls.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Fiona Chandra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Escondido Falls is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the area, a 150-foot waterfall cascading down moss-covered limestone rocks. This is also technically the highest waterfall in the Santa Monica Mountains, but keep in mind the upper falls are on private property and not accessible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a small parking lot on Winding Way which costs $12 per car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Paradise Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Paradise Falls\" class=\"wp-image-32465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/paradise-falls.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A year-round waterfall in Thousand Oaks, Paradise Falls makes this hike perhaps the most popular in Wildwood Regional Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike itself offers panoramic views of the park and the surrounding mountains and there are a few picnic areas to rest or enjoy some lunch. Hike to the Paradise Falls picnic area. Then take a short staircase down to the base of the waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waterfall hikes and wonders around LA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These waterfall hikes are just a small sample of the nature hikes that are available near Los Angeles, many of them just a short drive away from the city center. There are also many wilderness areas within Los Angeles itself, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/8-attractions-in-griffith-park-for-art-views-history-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Griffith Park<\/a>, one of the largest urban parks in the entire country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to see these stunning waterfalls while the season lasts, and be sure to explore more of LA\u2019s natural wonders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles area had some unprecedented rainstorms recently, setting new daily rainfall records. What that also means is that the waterfalls around Southern California have come alive, and even the seasonal waterfalls are showing some impressive flows. 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