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United States California San DiegoOak Canyon Waterfall

Oak Canyon Waterfall

San Diego, CA 92119

4.8(67)

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Chip ServinChip Servin

Great place to hike. Grab your boots and hit the trails. Not too crowded and an easy walk. You can park on Mission Gorge Road or drive in closer via Junipero Serra trail to see if an open spot is available for your car. Arrive early to enjoy a less crowded area. As the map indicates falls are seasonal but the hike is nice anyways.

Gary JenkinsGary Jenkins

I love to go on this trail right after a big rain.Oak Canyon Trail (loop) is about 3 miles with 500 feet of elevation gain. You can see a couple of small waterfalls if you go right after a rain. Be sure to take a lot of water with you in the summer. There isn't a lot of cover during hot days.

Ben FungBen Fung

Fair hike when the waterfall is in season. Otherwise… it looks like this 🫠😂 The falls has two segments and one primary source; this video is in the heat of summer. After a nice rain, it ramps up quite a bit and can be a great little hike for a casual adventure.

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Reviews of Oak Canyon Waterfall

4.8

(67)

5.0

Absolutely beautiful. Water is flowing like crazy right now!! Such a treat and a pleasure. High traffic at the start of the trail but became less and less crowded the further in we went. Follow the trail all the way towards the bridge. Flowers everywhere! Saw a water snake, lizard, and a GIANT grasshopper ! Highly recommend this while the rainy season is here and...

5.0

Exceptional spot to spend a few moments reflecting on how lucky we are to have maintained some of this natural beauty. We thank the previous generations for preserving this area from the sprawling city so that we may enjoy it for generations to come. This beautiful spot is a sanctuary. Recommend...

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