Fish Canyon Falls

Known to be remarkably quiet and peaceful with moderate traffic, Fish Canyon Falls is a three-tier waterfall in the San Gabriel Mountains. During early spring, the waterfall assumes its most beautiful flow and the surrounding canyons are carpeted with greenery. Picturesque ruins of cabins line the hiking trail, making your journey as rustic and stunning as the destination.

While the bottom of the Fish Canyon Falls is occupied by a waist-deep reflective pool and the active Azusa Rock Quarry a few strides ahead, there is a beautiful fence bridge crossing the Fish Creek above the waterfall. The en route hike involves moments of jumping over lush logs, drop offs and narrow ledges along caves, evoking the spirit of adventure within you. Sunflowers, wishbone bushes and larkspur flank the paved paths and pines are found deeper in the tropical woods. Boulders around the falls naturally create pools and rapids with shady sycamores, alders and bay trees. Water plunges from the canyon lip into the topmost pool, slithers down a short drop and finally tumbles down the last and longest tier. There is plenty of space dappled in shade around the falls to stretch out for a snack. With proper gears, you can climb over the rocks and reach the highest tier to enjoy mesmerizing valley views.