2023-April: Millard Canyon Falls and Sunset Ridge Loop near Mt Lowe/Level 2+

Day 1 of HIKINGOC Special Roads TRIP catching the Superblooms wildflowers California in Carrizo Plain National Monument https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/292524368/

We will hike Millard Canyon Falls and Sunset Ridge Loop near Mt Lowe/Inspiration Point/Dawn Mine early this morning. The waterfall is in the Angeles National Forest and best view when good flowing water.

Distance: about 4.4 miles (the waterfalls is only 1.2 miles)
Elevation: about 1345 ft
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours hiking time

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: This hike is rated Level 2+/Intermediate due to terrain, elevation gain and some light scrambling and moderate bushwhacking. Click RATING TABLE to learn more about hike levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

What to bring: Comfortable Hiking Boots you don't mind getting wet. Extra shoes and socks to leave in your car. Water, Snacks and your camera. Most important bring protective clothing as may be poison oak on the waterfalls trails

About Millard Canyon Falls and the Route: From the trailhead, we will follow the winding Mount Lowe Motorway as it climbs uphill to the northeast. Eventually, we will break off to the left onto the Sunset Ridge Trail and follow it back to the southwest through Millard Canyon.
Take time to the rugged terrain of the canyon, and appreciate its natural beauty, before arriving at a viewpoint for the Millard Falls. From here, we will soon meet back up with the Mount Lowe Motorway and follow it back into the trailhead.
The Sunset Ridge Saddle Loop Hike is a great activity in the Angeles National Forest that will take you to view a scenic waterfall. While out on the trail, you will climb uphill through the scenic Millard Canyon and take in the views of the surrounding landscape, before looping around past the cascading waters of Millard Falls.
More info: https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/angeles-national-forest/sunset-ridge-saddle-loop-hike/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sunset-ridge-saddle-loop

Directions: Sunset Ridge
The trailhead for the Sunset Ridge Saddle Loop Hike can be found at the junction where the Chaney Trail, Mount Lowe Road, and the Brown Mountain truck Trail meet.

Parking with an Adventure Pass required (National Parks Pass works) or parking on the street.

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