Switzer Falls Trail - Hiking area in Tujunga - 701 Angeles Crest Hwy, USA

Don’t forget to bring your adventure pass or national park pass for the parking. Fun trail! Got all landscape: peak, canyon, falls. Got more steep and challenging at the last mile. Several river crosses including slippery rocks and path. Better bring the best waterproof shoes. The lighting at the falls was the best at noon. So you should try to get to the fall around there. Don’t forget to go up to the top of the fall. There is a small path with a rope there

This is a late review from when I went in April 2023, but this was the experience we got! Keep in mind though, the rivers and waterfalls came only after that crazy winter storm we had. So this was a result of a lot of melting snow from the mountains. But it was magical to say the least!

Beautiful trail hiking along a river valley, stays cooler even on hot days. Challenging uphill section as you get closer to the small waterfall. Good swimming hole at the falls through August!

The falls itself is really not a huge deal considering other waterfalls in the area but the hike was very nice, lots of shade (and poison oak) and several water crossings along the way. Some parts of the trail are a little sketchy, but it's not dangerous. The creek is flowing and beautiful. I went on a Friday and it wasn't crowded at all. Don't leave valuables in your car. Also, don't forget to display your forest adventure pass.

Great hike. There are 3 hike trails that start together, but the longest one is Bear Canyon. That was 7 miles hiking with a lot of shade and water. It seems like to springs. You need the adventure pass for parking. Also, in the beginning, there is a picnic area with bench and BBQ spots.

Wonderful experience, especially because my car wasn't broken into! I was nervous after reading all the reviews, so I took extra precautions: got there early to park at the trail head lot, cleaned out EVERYTHING from inside the car, left the glovebox open and rear seats down, and turned my alarm on. Didn't see any suspicious activity while I was there, so it felt safer than I expected. As for parking, I arrived at 8:25am on a Saturday and both lots were full. Since I didn't want to park at the top on route 2, I waited it out until a car left at 8:50am. Well worth it for peace of mind and easy access to the trail. Was grateful not to hike up to the top at the end! Trail was pretty chill until about 10:30am when it got busier. It started to get hot after that time too. Arriving early has many benefits! Other tips: wear a hat, waterproof hiking shoes, bug spray, comfortable clothes, sunscreen, bring an extra pair of socks and lots of water, and use trekking poles. This made the hike pleasant because my feet didn't get wet, the bugs stayed away from me, and I could handle the hot sun. Brought my bathing suit but the water was too cold to swim in.

It's a great place for picnics and hiking. It was a 2 mile hike up to the waterfall. As you climb up, you are able to see another waterfall below. We couldn't figure out how to access that route. Next time. You may need to arrive early to find parking at the start of the trail. Otherwise, there is parking available off the highway. An adventure pass is required, or you can purchase a $5 day pass at participating store locations. Family and pet friendly.

Novice: Absolutely beautiful, even if you just wanna sit down and BBQ at the beginning of the trail where the benches are at. Intermediate:Or go to the falls Expert: or wing it and go to the 9 mile hike and beyond. There's something here for everyone . While you criss cross along the river