Dogs Leashed
Features
River/Creek · Waterfall
Overview
A nice running trail that leads from the Main Trailhead near the Nature Center in Placerita Canyon State Park to Los Pinetos Waterfall.
Need to Know
The Nature Center is closed on Mondays.
Description
From the Main Trailhead near the Nature Center, head east on
Canyon Trail which follows Placerita Creek up the canyon. When the trail forks at around 1 mile, stay right to continue on
Canyon Trail. Around 1.9 miles, near the end of
Canyon Trail, there are two trails that branch off to the right heading south. Take the second right to head south on
Waterfall Trail. This trail has a little bit steeper of a grade but not so much to make it difficult. Shaded by big cone spruce and coastal live oak, the trail winds up Los Pinetos Canyon. It ends at Los Pinetos Waterfall, a 15 foot tall seasonal waterfall (it flows about 8 months out of the year). After a nice rest, head back the way you came for a 5.1 mile round-trip run.
Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at
The Trailmaster Store.
Flora & Fauna
Oak, sycamore, big cone spruce, big-leaf maple, coastal live oak.
Poison ivy is prominent.
History & Background
California's first gold rush was in Placerita Canyon in 1842.
The canyon has also been the set for many movies and TV shows.
Contacts
Shared By:
John McKinney
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