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Sturtevant Falls

Los Angeles County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Los Angeles County, California
Access status
Route and parking researched
The walk
3.4 miles out and back
Ground & access
The approach descends into the canyon and crosses the creek several times. The return climbs back to the parking area.
Chantry Flat Picnic Area

Descend from Chantry Flat on the Gabrielino Trail, passing the Hermit Falls turn. Turn right after the first creek crossing. Stay beside the creek where uphill routes branch away, then take the right fork across the creek and continue upstream to the falls. Retrace the route.

Plan your visit

Gabrielino Trail to the base of Sturtevant Falls

CA Hiking Adventures reports a 3.4-mile return walk in its account photographed after the 2024 reopening.

The approach descends into the canyon and crosses the creek several times. The return climbs back to the parking area.

Where to start

Use the public upper or lower lots at Chantry Flat, at the end of Santa Anita Avenue above the entrance gate. Sturtevant Camp warns that roadside parking is illegal; do not use the roadside overflow suggested by some hiking accounts.

Timing & water

Current page lists the trail open; road can close without notice. Day-use hours 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Before you go

Adventure Pass $5 daily or $30 annually; qualifying interagency passes accepted.

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Los Angeles County, California.

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