🌿 Monrovia Canyon Park | LA’s Shady Waterfall Hike

📍 Location: 1200 N Canyon Blvd, Monrovia 🌳 Trail Highlights: • 3 route options (1/2/3 miles), all ending at a cool waterfall 💦 • 80% shaded - 5-8°C cooler than downtown • Soothing creek sounds + birdsong soundtrack 🚶‍♀️ Recommended Route: "2-mile loop" (beginner-friendly gentle slopes): 40min uphill (follow the creek) 15min waterfall playtime 💧 25min downhill return 📝 Need-to-Know: 🅿️ Parking: Currently free (weekends require online reservation) ⏰ Hours: Sunrise to sunset (best 8AM or after 4PM in summer) 🎒 Gear: Non-slip shoes (wet rocks!) + towel (for sweat/seating) 📸 Photo Ops: 1️⃣ Boulder cluster by waterfall's right side 2️⃣ Wooden bridge at 1-mile mark (magical light beams) 3️⃣ "Fairy Forest" moss zone on detour path #LACoolDown #FamilyHikes #HiddenWaterfalls #NaturePhotography