Bailey Canyon Falls

From the west end of the Bailey Canyon Park parking lot, take the Bailey Canyon Trail. At about 0.4 mile the trail reaches a streambed. Take the Canyon View Nature Trail to the left and follow the streambed for 0.2 mile to the falls. Return the same way.

Two guides give 0.6 mile one way (0.4 mile to the streambed plus 0.2 mile to the falls) and 1.2 miles round trip. The return figure is a doubled estimate.

Dirt trail with about 350 feet of gain. Poison oak grows along the trail. A 1994 debris flow in this canyon killed hikers.

Where to start

Parking is available inside Bailey Canyon Park at 451 West Carter Avenue. The park gate is open dawn to dusk; street parking is nearby if you arrive early.

Timing & water

Water mostly in winter and spring after rain. Stay out of the canyon during and soon after heavy rain.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned in the sources read. The trailhead is outside Angeles National Forest, so an Adventure Pass is not needed.