Wonderful national park where you can hike along the river and enjoy this amazing mountain river and waterfalls. Also this place will be tremendous point to those who are ready for forest picnic atmosphere along the same chilly river. Definitely recomend to visit with friends, family or even solo trip. Enjoy, love and care the nature 🦌🌲🐦

Wonderful experience, especially because my car wasn't broken into! I was nervous after reading all the reviews, so I took extra precautions: got there early to park at the trail head lot, cleaned out EVERYTHING from inside the car, left the glovebox open and rear seats down, and turned my alarm on. Didn't see any suspicious activity while I was there, so it felt safer than I expected. As for parking, I arrived at 8:25am on a Saturday and both lots were full. Since I didn't want to park at the top on route 2, I waited it out until a car left at 8:50am. Well worth it for peace of mind and easy access to the trail. Was grateful not to hike up to the top at the end! Trail was pretty chill until about 10:30am when it got busier. It started to get hot after that time too. Arriving early has many benefits! Other tips: wear a hat, waterproof hiking shoes, bug spray, comfortable clothes, sunscreen, bring an extra pair of socks and lots of water, and use trekking poles. This made the hike pleasant because my feet didn't get wet, the bugs stayed away from me, and I could handle the hot sun. Brought my bathing suit but the water was too cold to swim in.

Love Angeles Forest. Always beautiful view while driving. Curved roads, love it. There is a small parking lot beside the road. But you can drive down to the trailhead. You need to have “adventure pass” which you can buy at Big 5 before getting there. Nice forest with stream. Switzer falls trail is easy. Around 2 miles from the entrance. Then you can go further to Bear Canyon Campground. It’s about 2 miles more. Not many hikers are there. I faced to a snake😵‍💫😵 be careful😵😬 recommend to do hiking there

I loved it here. Took the family, I have 4 kids. Ages 9, 7, 5, and 4. The first part of the trail was great, certain areas have water paths so unless you assist, they can wet their shoes. So take an extra pair of socks. Once we arrived to the more difficult trails, leading to the waterfall. We gave up half way, not for the long walks, but more for the safety of the children. One path leading to one of the waterfalls gets narrow. So I'd be very careful with children of a certain age group. Don't let that discourage you from the beautiful views, and sounds of nature. The water drifting and smell of nature were more soothing than the walk. Enjoy the outdoors! My 4 year old still said Roblox is better..🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

Water is flowing nice right now. Bring extra socks and shoes in case you miss a rock at one of the few stream crossings. After the stream crossings you will be heading up the mountain where there is mostly sun. When you come to the split start heading down (take the left trail). Once you hit the water again just follow it up to the falls. There is another big falls (upper falls) but it's a pretty sketchy area at the small falls so be careful, watch your footing and hold on to steady branches. If the road is closed you're gonna add about another mile to the hike and honestly the hike back up the road is the worst of the hike 😂 The water is freezing but after the initial shock of it jumping in feels great! So bring a towel and brave the dunk 😊 Have fun, pack out your trash and enjoy. Yes adventure passes are needed for parking. This is a popular hike on the weekends, so I recommend getting here early!!

Bear County. Easy Hike. Personal Opinion good for kids to explore.No strollers. You get to Walk next to the stream most of the hike, Not overly populated in the a.m. Some incline but nothing to extreme. Highly recommend. Trail provides such a wonderful greeny bushy vibe. So much shade. LOVED IT!

If you live in California, you know it’s a great time to visit! I loved this trail to the Switzer Falls. It about 5 miles RT, super shady, and the trail runs along the creek. Definitely feel immersed with nature and the sound of the creek is very relaxing. With the recent rains, you cross the creek about a dozen times. It’s worth the hike to the 2-tiered falls. Enjoy your snacks when you make it to the falls. Walking sticks are highly recommended as there are many rocks to walk across. Restrooms are available at the start of the trail. Plenty of parking available either at the trailhead, mid-level or street parking. Adventure Pass is required. Remember to leave no trace and properly dispose of waste.

Beautiful camp ground & trail. It's not an easy trail, about ~5 miles total. But it's worth trying. There is a lot of shade on the way, and you're should be ready to get wet. You may want to swim 😂

The falls itself is really not a huge deal considering other waterfalls in the area but the hike was very nice, lots of shade (and poison oak) and several water crossings along the way. Some parts of the trail are a little sketchy, but it's not dangerous. The creek is flowing and beautiful. I went on a Friday and it wasn't crowded at all. Don't leave valuables in your car. Also, don't forget to display your forest adventure pass.

It's a great place for picnics and hiking. It was a 2 mile hike up to the waterfall. As you climb up, you are able to see another waterfall below. We couldn't figure out how to access that route. Next time. You may need to arrive early to find parking at the start of the trail. Otherwise, there is parking available off the highway. An adventure pass is required, or you can purchase a $5 day pass at participating store locations. Family and pet friendly.

Novice: Absolutely beautiful, even if you just wanna sit down and BBQ at the beginning of the trail where the benches are at. Intermediate:Or go to the falls Expert: or wing it and go to the 9 mile hike and beyond. There's something here for everyone . While you criss cross along the river

Great hike to do with with kids or furry friends. Not hard at all. Mostly shady the majority of the way, last leg of the hike no shade at all. A couple of water crossings but are manageable and if you don't mind getting your shoes wet even easier.

A very enjoyable and pretty easy hike in between easy and moderate difficulty. I would say it’s very similar to the Trail Canyon Falls hike although easier. We spent a total of two hours on the hike and went to the Lower and Upper Falls. To get to the Upper Falls take the trail to the right of the Lower Falls. It looks harder than it is from the ground. It would be possible for anyone who does not have mobility issues. I would not suggest it for dogs or small children however. Trekking poles will really help with the inclines and river crossings but are not needed. We crossed the river about 8 times but our feet did not get wet at all. The gate to the bottom picnic area was open today and they were not checking for parking passes. If you have to park just off the highway in the upper parking lot that will add a steep, all downhill extra mile (and then uphill on the way out) segment onto the hike you already have planned. I would suggest parking in the lower lot as close to the trail head as possible. Bathrooms are available in the parking lot and also a few hundred feet into the trail. This area can get very busy so I would suggest going during the early morning or weekdays. I would highly recommend to people of all ages and fitness levels. Don’t be afraid to climb up to the Upper Falls you got this!

Not a 5 due to filthy restrooms. Use it before you visit. Although, the Progression through the hiking trail was easy the first mile (plenty of shade), then steep, rough with cliffs (sunny), moderate then easy (shade) 2nd mile and reverse to return. BUT the path is clear with many rocks, boulders, tree trunks, and multiple stream passage ways (loved it). Be ready to get your feet wet. The scenery is beautiful. The trail follows the stream to the waterfalls which are beautiful. They were flowing low but steady. The soft burble of the stream and light rumble of the waterfalls are heard throughout the trail. Definitely returning.

be very careful in parking here please make sure to see if any kind of blank signs are around. My family had decided to park there and didn't think anything of it but our car was towed because this sign had at some point said no parking. If you park there you will be towed!!!! Over all the trail was great and we had a great time it did take us about 4 hours to get to and back from the last waterfall and it was very beautiful.

A remarkable trail with diversified experiences along the way. Shaded forests, dry and arid peaks, narrow, winding paths, lush, bubbling creeks and relics of history along the way. 2+ hours round trip. The beauty of the falls at the end are worth the work. Take the left path at the fork when you reach the summit of the trail on the way to the falls. Be prepared for slightly risky footing—hiking shoes and a good supply of water are a must.

Very nice trail! The waterfall itself is relatively smaller/shorter (compared to Millard and Trail Cyn Fall). There are 3 parking lots. One on top (0.5miles walk to the trailhead, pretty steep), one right on the bottom next to the trailhead (need parking pass), and one in between those two (closer to the trailhead than to the top, also need parking pass).

Well taken care of and very special even though it gets a lot of traffic. Surprisingly, One of the most diverse plant spots I’ve been in Southern California. Please help pick up trash. Very beautiful and highly recommend. Was confused about what the end point was. Was I supposed to walk down to the waterfall or just admire the skinny thing from afar? Don’t really care. The trail is better than the waterfall. Deserving 5 stars indeed.

Beautiful trail hiking along a river valley, stays cooler even on hot days. Challenging uphill section as you get closer to the small waterfall. Good swimming hole at the falls through August!

Don’t forget to bring your adventure pass or national park pass for the parking. Fun trail! Got all landscape: peak, canyon, falls. Got more steep and challenging at the last mile. Several river crosses including slippery rocks and path. Better bring the best waterproof shoes. The lighting at the falls was the best at noon. So you should try to get to the fall around there. Don’t forget to go up to the top of the fall. There is a small path with a rope there

Great hike. There are 3 hike trails that start together, but the longest one is Bear Canyon. That was 7 miles hiking with a lot of shade and water. It seems like to springs. You need the adventure pass for parking. Also, in the beginning, there is a picnic area with bench and BBQ spots.

This is a late review from when I went in April 2023, but this was the experience we got! Keep in mind though, the rivers and waterfalls came only after that crazy winter storm we had. So this was a result of a lot of melting snow from the mountains. But it was magical to say the least!