Sturtevant Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 60 ft high | California
3.3 mi round trip
400 ft
Moderate
Sturtevant Falls Hike at a Glance
The Sturtevant Falls hike via the Gabrielino Trail is 3.3 mi round trip with 400 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 2,300 ft |
| Trail | Gabrielino Trail |
| Distance | 3.3 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 400 ft |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Your time: about 1 h 20 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 35 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 740 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 3.3 mi distance and 400 ft of gain for this hike are verified (hikespeak.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Sturtevant Falls
Sturtevant Falls is a waterfall in California, about 60 feet high, on land managed by Angeles National Forest. Its height is from hikespeak.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Gabrielino Trail: 3.3 miles round trip with about 400 feet of elevation gain, from Chantry Flat. Distance from hikespeak.com. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Moderate.
Before You Go
- A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for vehicles parked at Chantry Flats Trailhead. (hikespeak.com)
- Dogs are welcome on leashes. (hikespeak.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Angeles National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Sturtevant Falls?
The Gabrielino Trail to Sturtevant Falls is 3.3 miles round trip with about 400 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Sturtevant Falls hike start?
It starts from Chantry Flat.
How tall is Sturtevant Falls?
Sturtevant Falls is about 60 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Sturtevant Falls?
A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for vehicles parked at Chantry Flats Trailhead.
Are dogs allowed on the Sturtevant Falls trail?
Dogs are welcome on leashes.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Sturtevant Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- hikespeak.com
- Distance
- hikespeak.com
- Falls height
- hikespeak.com
- Falls location
- waterfallhikes.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.