Hermit Falls
Los Angeles County, California
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Los Angeles County, California
- Access status
- Reported trail closure; reopening unverified
- The walk
- Historic 2.6-mile return; closure reported
- Ground & access
- Historic route descends into Santa Anita Canyon and crosses the creek.
Hikespeak marks Hermit Falls closed. The current USFS Chantry Flat page confirms the picnic area is open but does not establish that the Hermit Falls branch has reopened.
Plan your visit
Historic Chantry Flat and First Water route; current access uncertain
Hikespeak documents a historical 2.6-mile out-and-back route with 750 feet of elevation change; not confirmation of an open trail.
Historic route descends into Santa Anita Canyon and crosses the creek.
Where to start
USFS lists parking at Chantry Flat, reached via Santa Anita Avenue. This does not establish an open connection to Hermit Falls.
Timing & water
Current falls-trail opening date unknown.
Before you go
Adventure Pass required at Chantry Flat; a pass does not authorize access to a closed trail.
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