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...
Danielle L.
1/10/2026
This is a nice hike! The drive up the mountain is very curvy so take it slow. The parking is rough! We arrived at 10a on a Friday and it took us 30 mins to find a spot. The hike itself is moderate...
Winnie L.
1/4/2026
Your everyday standard hiking place. The trail goes down first then up so you'll definitely get a good butt workout ! The falls are always nice to see and the
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