Switzer Falls Hike

Sunday - April 13th at 10:00 AM

Distance: 4 miles                                Easy/Moderate                           Elevation Gain:  600'                    

This is one of the most popular hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains. It is a delightful streamside stroll under alder, oak, maple and spruce. There will be numerous stream crossings so be prepared with shoes that will grip the rocks and logs. We visit the old Switzer campsite and then descend into the narrow “Royal Gorge” of the Arroyo Seco. Here we’ll get a close up view of Switzer Falls and the numerous pools and cascades that dot the shady area. We will have lunch in the area and then head back the way we came. This hike will have a leisurely pace and all levels of hiking experience will enjoy this outing. 

Parking: An Adventure pass is required for parking. Please bring the pass if you have one or they can be purchased at the ranger station at the intersection of Angeles Crest (2) and Angeles Forest Highways (N3). 

Directions: From 210 Fwy take Angeles Crest Hwy (CA-2) towards La Canada north to the Switzer Picnic Area about 9.8 miles. Switzer Picnic Area is ½ mile past the junction of Angeles Crest Hwy (CA-2) and Angeles Forest hwy (N3). Be at Switzer Picnic Area Lower Parking at least 9:45am, or 10:00am at the trailhead. For those of you who want Rideshare (which is preferable), just click here to check if we can arrange it. 

Bring: Water, a bite to eat, shoes with good tread, sun protection, and the 10 essentials.

Rain Cancels. 

Just type the following coordinates at Google Map for the parking area (note: lower parking)

34.269049, -118.146548 (This is the Latitude & Longitude)

Our meeting time will be at 9:45 AM at the parking lot. PLEASE BE ON TIME.   Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes and bring water!                              

Questions: contact the event coordinator at ariel@apgf.org or call 562-688-1707