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    Hikes/United States/California/Angeles National Forest

    Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall Hike

    Difficulty
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    Easy
    Duration
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    3-4h
    Distance
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    13.5 km
    Elevation
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    200 m
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    The Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall Hike is a great intermediate-length adventure for families who want to get out and explore the natural beauty of Southern California. While out on the trail, you will make your way through the lush terrain of the El Prieto, Fern, and Falls canyons, before arriving at the site of the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall. Be sure to display a valid adventure pass in your vehicle when out hiking this trail.

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    Route Description for Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall Hike

    Whether you are looking to visit a waterfall, spread out for a relaxing picnic lunch, or simply want to stretch your legs along an easy-going trail, the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall Hike is the perfect excursion in the Angeles National Forest.

    Setting out from the trailhead, you will make your way to the northwest and into El Prieto Canyon, following along the banks of Arroyo Seco. Take some time to appreciate the beauty of the canyon setting, before eventually arriving at the Gould Mesa Trail Camp.

    From here, you will continue north through the winding canyon, passing by the Paul Little Picnic Site before arriving at the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall. Take a moment here to relax, before turning back along the trail to re-experience the natural beauty of the canyon on the return to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall Hike Trailhead

    The trailhead for this hike can be found at the corner of Ventura Street and N Windsor Avenue in Altadena, CA.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Gould Mesa

    • When to do

      Year-Round

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      High

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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