West Fork Falls

Riverside County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Riverside County, California
Access status: Short path from the Trading Post parking area documented; admission fee
The walk: About 340 feet one way
Ground & access: Short path among brush and boulders. Water is required to go on trail in Indian Canyons.

DesertUSA: Palm Canyon Hike and Indian Canyons

Pay admission at the Indian Canyons toll gate, 38520 S. Palm Canyon Dr., and drive to the Palm Canyon Trading Post parking area. The short trail to West Fork Falls starts at the west end of the main parking area near the restrooms and reaches a small spring-fed waterfall and pool in a few minutes.

Plan your visit

Palm Canyon Trading Post parking area to West Fork Falls

DesertUSA describes a 340-foot trail from the west end of the main parking area. Return the same way.

Short path among brush and boulders. Water is required to go on trail in Indian Canyons.

Where to start

Palm Canyon Trading Post parking area inside Indian Canyons, after the toll gate. Last vehicle in at 4 p.m.

Timing & water

October 1 to July 5: daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6 to October 1: Friday to Sunday only. The site says Indian Canyons will be closed November 15 to 22. Trailspotting says flow is best December through March.

Before you go

Indian Canyons admission: adults $12, seniors 62+ $7, students $7, children 6 to 12 $6, U.S. military free with ID. Prices are subject to change. No animals.

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

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Waterfall location

Riverside County, California.

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