Short walk
Big Falls
Near Forest Falls, California
Height500 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring
Big Falls is a 500-ft waterfall near Forest Falls, California, with short walk access (0.5 mi round trip). the tallest year-round fall in Southern California, near Big Bear. Best season: Spring.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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