Hiking Trail Guide: Big Santa Anita Canyon

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Big Santa Anita Canyon

Distance
7 miles

Elevation
1800 feet gain

Difficulty
5/10

City
Sierra Madre ,CA (91024) 17.2 miles from you Weather Map

Trailhead
From the Foothill Freeway(210) in Arcadia, exit on Santa Anita Avenue and drive six miles north to its end at Chantry Flat. The trail begins across the road from the parking lot.

Description

This trail is one of my favorites in Southern California. The trail descends into the forested, picturesque Big Santa Anita Canyon. The trail follows Santa Anita Creek upstream to spectacular Sturtevant falls, dropping 50 foot into a lovely pool. Beyond the waterfall on the lower trail is stunningly beauty with cascades, giant ferns, and an almost fairy tale like remoteness.

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