Santa Ynez Falls
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Tags : Waterfall
Timings : Open 24 hours
Area : Topanga State Park
Location : Santa Ynez Waterfall Trail, Pacific Palisades, California
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Santa Ynez Falls, Los Angeles Overview
Santa Ynez Falls in Los Angeles National Park is a waterfall with shady hiking and horseback riding trails and a glistening creek that tumbles over a gorge to create the cascade. The deep tropical forest offers babbling water features and boulders to sit on, making your journey to the falls as eventful as the destination.
Draped on all sides with Maidenhair ferns, Santa Ynez Falls spills atop a narrow grotto boxed in with large rocks. This is quite a unique formation to behold and during drier days, you can climb up the rocky falls and continue to hike along the canyon. This climb is considered good for hikers of all skill levels. The upper tier of the falls is off-trail but has a wider, more picturesque cascade. While fragrant Californian bays and rare trees like live oaks, chaparral and sycamores form a dense canopy of cool shades on the canyon stairs, Santa Ynez Falls is also known for its bountiful lupines and purple nightshades. There is a rustic chimney beside the calming creek left from an old canyon cabin where visitors flock for pictures. The trail is very popular for mountain biking, birdwatching, camping and nature excursions.
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Height : 18 feet
Elevation change : 250 feet
Trail distance : 2.5 miles
Amenities :
- Good for kids
- Free parking
Accessibility : Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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