We are a hike-in camp dating back to the “Great Hiking Era”. There was a nice water fall today - Sturtevant Falls- due to some rain during the week, so it was really pretty. Sturtevant Falls Trail [CLOSED] is a 3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sierra Madre, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. He operated a popular camp in the canyon beginning in the 1890's. 36/100 Reviews for 2016. This is only one of many hikes available in the Chantry Flats area, but it is my favorite hike because of the reward at the end of the hike – the waterfall. Trees are growing in the wash in front of the falls, so I hade to split the photos below. Sturtevant Falls is in Santa Anita Canyon and usually accessed from Chantry Flat. Black Star Canyon Falls – 50 ft (15 m) The North Fork comes in from the left about a quarter-mile above the falls, and the East Fork also from the left about a quarter-mile downstream. Dec 14, 2012 - Explore Wendy Johnson's board "Sturtevant Falls" on Pinterest.

The trail takes you past lush foliage and travels along a stream that's interrupted by the occasional flood control dam. Santa Anita Creek (Santa Anita Wash on federal maps[1]) is a 10.4-mile (16.7 km) long stream in Los Angeles County, California. Removed from the high rise towers of downtown Los Angeles by a mere 20 miles, hiking to the falls is like taking a step back in history. Secondly, by assigning cabin sites they could control the cabin construction, which had gone unchecked for years. Sturtevant Falls in Santa Anita Canyon above Arcadia, California is a 50 foot waterfall. Sturtevant Camp is located in the upper reaches of Big Santa Anita Canyon, in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. 16.3k Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ‘sturtevantfalls’ hashtag This is the perfect event to launch our very first Health and Wellness event as we are nearing Winter and raining season. Sturtevant station - Sturtevant is an Amtrak railway station which opened for service on August 14, 2006. Located in the Big Santa Anita Canyon and in the San Gabriels Mountains, it is a hidden gem that many locals know about.
The 3.3-mile hike from Chantry Flats to Sturtevant Falls follows a pristine creek past resort era cabins. This is big by Southern California standards. The moss and algae growing on the cliff where its waters ran added lovely colors to this pleasant 50ft waterfall. Sturtevant Falls is a hiking trail that is 3 miles long. Though the hike may be crowded on weekends, it is still one for the books. Saucer Branch Falls (Punch Bowl) Sturtevant Falls – 60 ft (18 m) Switzer Falls – 50 ft (15 m) Thalehaha Falls (Bridal Veil Falls) – 80 ft (24 m) Trail Canyon Falls – 50 ft (15 m) Wolfskill Falls – 100 ft (30 m) Zuma Canyon Falls – 30 ft (9.1 m) Orange County. Though the townsite was known to European fur traders beginning in the 17th century, Sturgeon Falls’ growth coincided with the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1882. Things to do near Sturtevant Falls Trail. Sturtevant Falls Location and Trails Located near Sierra Madre, California, this trail spans a total of three miles, ending up at a 50-foot-tall waterfall located within the San Gabriel Mountains. The trails are well maintained and I think it's a good trail for beginners. The creek then flows south through a group of about 80 historic cabins on the canyon floor, before receiving Winter Creek from the right near Chantry Flat. Here, where Winter Creek meets the main creek, is the site of Roberts’ Camp and still so called. Sturtevant Falls is a nice short 3.5 mile RT in the Chantry Flats area. It's a fairly accessible hike, the payoff is a waterfall that flows year round, and you reach it by following a historic trail that dates back to the 1850s and the California Gold Rush. It flows in a curve southeast through Santa Anita Canyon, then drops over the 60-foot (18 m) Sturtevant Falls. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is best used from October until May. Sturtevant Falls is an excellent choice for a city getaway. Current: Sturtevant Falls; Sturtevant Falls Los Angeles County, California, United States Status: Confirmed This waterfall has been confirmed to exist by the World Waterfall Database, but specific details and information may not yet be established. Sturtevant Falls is one of the Los Angeles waterfall hikes. Does anyone have any history of rock climbing in the falls? Dogs are allowed on the trail, but should be kept on their leash though. It flows in a curve southeast through Santa Anita Canyon, then drops over the 60-foot (18 m) Sturtevant Falls. Visiting Sturtevant Falls is one of the most popular day hikes in the Los Angeles area, and it's easy to see why. This is big by Southern California standards. Useful 12. The falls are reached from Chantry Flats via the Gabrielino Trail. For the decades of the "Great Hiking Era" (1895-1938) legions of hikers trod the famous Sturdevant Trail to enjoy the delights of Big Santa Anita Canyon. Copyright (c) 2020 Groundspeak, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Take time to relax and enjoy the falls before turning around and returning the way you came. Sturtevant Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Southern California zone, USA. Detailed Info. Sturtevant Falls - Waterfalls on Waymarking.com, Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point. Unlike most hikes, you will start hiking on a steep incline going down first. Hike the trail to Sturtevant Falls. You really had to be careful and watch where you were going. Funny 5. It flows southwards from its headwaters in the south ridge of the San Gabriel Mountains, to form the beginnings of the Rio Hondo near Irwindale. Leaving the foothills the creek continues southwards through Sierra Madre, Monrovia and Arcadia as the Santa Anita Wash, flowing in a concrete channel. The creek begins on the east slope of Mount Wilson, inside the Angeles National Forest. This trail is popular, and you are likely to encounter plenty of other enthusiasts on the way. He operated a popular camp in the canyon beginning in the 1890's. Sturtevant Falls was named for canyon pioneer Wilbur M. Sturtevant, who carved out a trail in the 1890s and built his Sturtevant Camp trail resort two miles up canyon from the falls. The 3.3-mile hike from Chantry Flats to Sturtevant Falls follows a pristine creek past resort era cabins. Sturtevant Falls in Santa Anita Canyon above Arcadia, California is a 50 foot waterfall. Follow the asphalt road 3/4 mile to the bottom. [2], The creek near the First Water trail junction, U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Santa Anita Wash, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Santa_Anita_Creek&oldid=869746289, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, North Fork Santa Anita Creek, East Fork Santa Anita Creek, This page was last edited on 20 November 2018, at 03:03. From the lower parking lot, take the paved road, Forest Route 2N40, down to Roberts Camp where there is a trail junction with the Lower Winter Creek Trail #11W15. Posts about Sturtevant Falls history written by homesteadmuseum. It turns southeast towards Azusa, then south again at Irwindale, where it empties into a small flood control basin. The hike to the falls was fairly easy , but we also hiked above the falls and that was a little more challenging. To log your visit to this waymark, post your own photo of the waymark and leave some brief comments. It is full of varied landscapes, that is occupied by turn-of-the-century Forest Service canyons, an old outdoor resort, a few campsites. First of all, cabin life was an accepted form of forest use in those times. The cabins of the Big Santa were built between 1907 and 1936. The Nbisiing Anishinaabeg, people of Ojibwe and Algonquin descent, have lived in the Lake Nipissing and Sturgeon Falls area since time immemorial. I did some research online and found nothing about established routes in the area. This is a relatively easy and pleasant hike for everybody of all ages, sizes and shapes. The trail from Chantry Flats to Sturtevant Falls has been a popular hike for those wanting to escape the urban sprawl of Los Angeles since the early 1900's. A few weeks ago I was at Sturtevant Falls with two friends and practicing rappelling and anchor building. This is an easy hike and perfect for anyone new to hiking but be aware that the last 0.6 mile return to the parking lot is all uphill. 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