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Switzer Falls
Starting at Switzer Picnic Site in Angeles National Forest, this hike follows the Gabrielino Trail into the shaded Arroyo Seco canyon, leaving the picnic area and bridge behind as the stream becomes the main companion of the route.
The path continues through wooded bends, creek crossings, canyon walls, and traces of the old Switzer Trail Camp before reaching the vicinity of Upper Switzer Falls.
The final section drops away from the main trail toward the watercourse, leading through a tighter rocky corridor to Switzer Falls, where pools, rock faces, and falling water form the natural highlight of the hike.
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- Distance: 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain: 233 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,301 ft
- Elevation loss: 623 ft
- Minimum elevation: 2,828 ft
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Trail profile
- Distance: 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain: 233 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,301 ft
- Elevation loss: 623 ft
- Minimum elevation: 2,828 ft
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About this trail
Name: Switzer Falls trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Switzer Truck Trail, Los Angeles County, California, United States (34.26628 -118.14568)
End: Lower Switzer Falls Trail, Los Angeles County, California, United States (34.25636 -118.15294)
Coordinates: 34.25432 -118.15541 34.26628 -118.14568
Topography: Los Angeles County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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