🌿 Rediscovering an Old Favorite: Sturtevant Falls in Springtime

☀️After the wildfire closed our usual First Water trail, We returned to an old friend—the Chantry Flat to Sturtevant Falls hike. And what perfect timing! 🌸 Spring's Magic Along the Trail: Wildflowers nodding along the path Birdsong weaving through oak canopies Crystal-clear streams giggling over smooth stones The 50-foot waterfall dancing with newfound energy 🥾 Hike Essentials: 📍 Trailhead: Chantry Flat Recreation Area 📏 Distance: 3.6 miles roundtrip ⏱️ Duration: 2-3 hours (with photo stops!) 💰 Parking: $5 Adventure Pass required 📸 Don't Miss: The historic 1890s cabin ruins Emerald pools beneath the falls (perfect foot soak!) Morning light filtering through the mist #LAHiking #WaterfallWednesday #SanGabrielMountains #SpringHikes #HiddenGemsOfLA #NatureTherapy