šæ Weekend Hiking in LA | Sturtevant Falls Hidden Gem
š Location: Santa Anita Canyon, Arcadia š Parking Tips: Navigate to "Chantry Flat" parking lot (arrive before 7AM on weekends!) Bring $5 cash (Adventure Pass required) Warning ā ļø: The last mile is a narrow mountain road - SUVs recommended š„¾ Trail Highlights: 3.6-mile roundtrip through historic canyon Shaded 90% of the way (perfect summer hike) Reward: 50-foot cascading waterfall š¶ Dog Owners Note: Off-leash friendly sections Natural "puppy pools" at creek crossings šø Instagram Moments: Wooden bridge over emerald pools Vintage 1890s cabin ruins Waterfall rainbows at noon "Where the wilderness begins just 30 minutes from Downtown LA" #LAHiking #HiddenWaterfalls #WeekendAdventure #DogFriendlyLA