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California
4.0 mi
Distance
931 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Big Falls
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Big Falls is a scenic 3.97-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, making it an accessible yet rewarding adventure for hikers seeking waterfall views. The trail showcases the natural beauty of the Big Falls area with steady climbing through varied terrain typical of California's foothill regions. This moderately-paced hike offers a good balance of challenge and accessibility for those looking to experience cascading water features and elevated vistas.
Little Falls
~3 min drive
Moderate 5.34-mile hike with 1,912 ft gain and scenic waterfall views.
Lopez Canyon
~10 min drive
Moderate 12-mile canyon loop with 1,200 ft elevation gain.
American Canyon
~24 min drive
Moderate climb through American Canyon with canyon views and oak woodland scenery.
Rinconada
~3 min drive
Accessible 3.7-mile foothills hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Wilson Canyon
~19 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Stony Creek
~25 min drive
Easy half-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Gifford
~46 min drive
Moderate 4.4-mile trail with 573 ft gain near Gifford, California.
Fernandez
~21 min drive
Moderate 9-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Fernandez, California.
Willow Spring (Figueroa)
~1h 20m drive
Easy 1.42-mile walk to Willow Spring with minimal elevation gain.
Bear Canyon Conn.
~48 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile connector with 494 ft gain through Bear Canyon foothills.