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🥾 0.5 miles round-trip
easy
Forest Falls / Big Falls Trail
Forest Falls
Dog Friendly
🥾 Hiking
📸 Scenic
👨👩👧👦 Family
Short trail to Southern California's tallest year-round waterfall — a 500-ft cascade in Mill Creek Canyon.
The Big Falls Trail in Forest Falls leads to Big Falls, considered the tallest year-round waterfall in Southern California at roughly 500 ft. It's a short hike with significant payoff.
🌟 Why Locals Love It
Massive waterfall, short approach.
What to Expect
Family hikers, photographers, mountain forest air.
💡 Good to Know Before You Go
Adventure Pass required. Stay on trail — the rocks are dangerous.
📍 Local Tip
Best flow is March–June.
Best Time to Visit
March–June.
Notable Features
500-ft year-round waterfall
Mill Creek Canyon
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