Sturtevant Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Moderate hike

Sturtevant Falls

Near Arcadia, California

Height50 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail3.3 mi round trip
Best seasonWinter & spring

Sturtevant Falls is a 50-ft waterfall near Arcadia, California, with moderate hike access (3.3 mi round trip). a shaded canyon fall in the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. Best season: Winter & 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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