Although one gets hit up for the wonderful National Forest Adventure Pass fee, the hikes in Big Santa Anita Canyon are beautiful and cool, except on the hottest days of summer and fall. Sturtevant Falls is a 2 1/2 mile hike, first down and then moderately up. There is a beautiful pool under the falls in a wooded canyon. The last 1/2 mile of the return trip is steep. Fortunately Adams Pack Station is at the top with a full fridge of cold drinks. I recommend it as an outing, especially if you can go during the week. The weekends are crowded.
There is a nice loop trail, it is about three to four miles long, but the trail has many trees make this trail very beautiful and easy to walk. the half of this trail is along side the creek, it is shade and cool during the summer time .
Sturtevant Falls is located in Santa Anita CA and is a beautiful hike. You'll walk down and up instead of the usual hike up and down a mountain. Once you get deep inside, it feels like a real forest. The path varies from very wide to almost non-existent to stepping over stones on the creek. The end is the best: a beautiful waterfall with crystal clear water. The worst part is the hike back up on the asphalt with no shade--definitely try to go when there's not too much sun.
always changing with the seasons; good trails, close to city but you'd never know it. Great get-away for anyone.
This hike is best on a weekday as is does get busy (and the parking lot gets full). Best to go early as possible. The trail to Sturtevant Falls is very scenic with a creek and old family owned cabins along the way. The beginning of the trail is very steep, thus returning is a hike up so you may need to stop a few times to catch your break. Be sure to get your Forest Adventure Pass from REI or Sports Chalet or be prepared to pay 5 bucks for day use/parking. A hiking pole or two will be helpful on this hike to the falls. The falls are less full during late summer. There are snacks available, but not on Mondays.
It is an awesome place for the whole family and animals my baby luna loved the water and the waterfall
Right in the heart of the city, this is a beautiful, peaceful and easily accessible walk in the woods. Great for families too. So lovely.
This place is a nice place to get closer to nature. We took the trail to mount Wilson which is a 7 mile hike .Bring comfortable footwwar to avoid getting foot blisters.Also pack plenty of water as during your hike there are no water fountain. You must display a parking pass which you can purchase for $5 at the ranger's office.
This review specifically for Gabrielino Trail to Sturtevant Falls. Very popular so emphasis on following: Go EARLY or try weekday; display Adventure Pass; bring water; expect to share falls with everyone!On weekends, Chantry Flats parking lot fills by 6:15am! Decent restrooms available in upper lot. If late, park along curved road inside lines, or expect a ticket. A dog friendly trail with average gain of 700 ft and 4-5 miles (depending on where parked). Tips: rocks can be loose and slippery on stream crossings so poles helpful; watch out for poison oak; the workout is .6 mile uphill to parking lot!Wilbur M. Sturtevant carved this trail in the 1890's and for that, we thank you! A lush forest only minutes away from LA...so worth it!
one of the perfect hikes.hike in shades of sycamore trees.colorful leaves all over.hike to sturvent fall.