Winter Wander Falls

Short hike to a waterfall? Water you waiting for! These three hikes to oases are short, with some sweet features that go with their flow.

Week: 02.06.2020
Regions: Southern CA

Instead of Bonbons: Bonita

Hike to Bonita Falls in the San Gabriels

Hike to Bonita Falls in the San Gabriels
Bonita Falls San Gabriels
Bonita Falls goes year round, but in winter with snowmelt the waterfall is at its grandest. Hike to this oasis of the San Gabriels on a 2-mile (round-trip) trek.
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Bouquet of Waterfalls

Hike to Bouquet Falls in Santa Clarita Valley

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Like a good love letter, some of the best hiking trails are short and sweet. Cue the hike to Bouquet Falls in Santa Clarita Valley’s Bouquet Canyon.
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Heart of Stone

Hike to Heart Rock and Seeley Creek Falls

It's just a half-mile hike to Heart Rock at Seeley Creek Falls, where you’ll find a perfectly symmetrical heart-shaped granite bowl carved by nature at the crest of the 25-foot waterfall
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