Fish Canyon Falls Hike

Join us for a nice leisurely hike to Fish Canyon Falls. We don't know if the waterfall will be dry when we get there or what the conditions will be like, but we're sure to get a good hike in either way.

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Fish Canyon Falls was generally regarded as the most beautiful waterfall in the Angeles National Forest with a nice, sometimes tricky stream crossing along the way. But after several years of drought, the falls and stream have at times been dry and the vegetation overgrown and weedy.

Even worse, vandals sometimes paint graffiti on the canyon walls and rocks. That how it was the last time we were there in October of 2014.

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But there has been rain this winter, so let's see which Fish Canyon we encounter, the one that matches the above photo? Or the dry and graffitied version shown in the photo below. It's a good hike either way. You in?

Here's the stats:

Distance: 5.4 miles (out-and-back)
Elevation Gain: 750 feet
Hiking Time: 3-3.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate

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WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By joining and/or participating in this and any Lazy Ass Hiking event or activity you agree to be fully responsible for your own safety and behavior and to hold the organizers and participants harmless from any loss, damage or liability that may occur during this event or while in transit to and from the event. You are responsible to know your limits and determine whether you are in adequate physical shape to complete the hike or not. In addition, you understand and accept that hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injury or death and that the organizers are not professional hikers or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies.