Trail Canyon Falls
Los Angeles County, California
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Los Angeles County, California
- Access status
- Trailhead parking identified; gate and alternative parking need confirmation
- The walk
- 2 miles one-way; 4 miles return calculated
- Ground & access
- Creek crossings and an exposed uphill trail. Stay back from the brink; the loose, steep descent to the waterfall base is not part of this itinerary.
From the trailhead lot, follow the dirt road past cabins for about two-thirds of a mile, then the narrower trail beside Golden Creek. After creek crossings, the trail climbs the canyon side toward views of the falls. Return on the same route.
Plan your visit
Trail Canyon Trailhead to Trail Canyon Falls
USFS gives two miles each way from the trailhead. Hikespeak identifies another 0.4 mile of access road below that lot; walking from the gate would add 0.8 mile return, but legal parking there remains unconfirmed.
Creek crossings and an exposed uphill trail. Stay back from the brink; the loose, steep descent to the waterfall base is not part of this itinerary.
Where to start
Hikespeak identifies a large trailhead lot 0.4 mile along Trail Canyon Road from Big Tujunga Canyon Road; bear right at the road junction. A gate can block vehicle access. If it is shut, confirm permitted parking with the district; this guide does not establish a legal roadside alternative.
Timing & water
Listed open when checked 2026-10-27; check current fire restrictions.
Before you go
Fee information conflicts: the page lists a day-use charge and also says no pass/fee is required. Confirm with the district.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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