A Guide to Reaching Escondido Falls in Malibu
We are off for another chasing waterfalls adventure. This time around we're driving to the famous Malibu area in search of a well-known waterfall. The Escondido Falls are considered the highest waterfalls in the Santa Monica Mountains. Let's go!
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How to get there:
Location: Escondido Canyon Trail, Malibu, CA 90265
Entrance fee: Free
Parking: Two options 1.Free street parking along PCH 1 near the park entrance with a sign that says "Winding Way Trail to Escondido Falls" or 2. drive through the sign and park inside for 8 USD.
Route: via Edward Albert Escondido Canyon Trail and Waterfall
Distance: 3.8 miles (back and forth)
Duration: 3 - 4 hours (back and forth, depending on pace)
Elevation: 626 feet
Highlights:
- First-tier or Lower Escondido Falls: 50-foot tall waterfall
- Second Tier or Upper Escondido Falls: 150-foot tall waterfall
Look for the signs
This is the sign that leads to the trail. Stay on the side as cars pass by here once in a while and it's a winding road too.
It's a residential area so expect a few big houses, a farm, and some fancy cars.
This is where the trail starts.
Hiking the Escondido Canyon Trail to Lower Escondido Falls.
Do not follow the river instead walk through the river.
If you find his small sign after passing through the river then you're on track.
Another river along the trail with a very entertaining tree.
We have all day long to play and besides this is our first hike of the year together.
My husband and I share a love of the outdoors. I'm lucky to find someone who has the same energy and enthusiasm for hiking.
A big tree after passing through the river.
Releasing the inner monkey in me, ahahaa. After hanging around in this tree we kept following the dirt road that leads to the waterfalls.
The water wasn't that strong that day plus it didn't rain that week.
First tier of the Lower Escondido Falls
This is the first tier of the Lower Escondido Falls that features the 50-foot tall waterfall. If you're interested in heading to the second Tier or Upper Escondido Falls to see the 150-foot tall waterfall then continue hiking, you'll see an uphill path that leads to the second tier around here. Make sure to wear proper footing as it gets slippery going uphill.
Heading back was easy and breezy. Just follow the same trails.
We felt adventurous and decided to take a different trail heading back, as we were told all trails lead back to the park exit.
It's a short hike and that's a good thing as we planned to do our grocery right after the hike. Make sure to hydrate and bring some snacks. Don't leave any trash behind and always clean up your mess.
I'm glad we did another path as we found another gigantic tree along the way.
Just another of pure fun and jumping around.
I love this hike. It's a dirt road with not much elevation so great for beginners. The great thing about it is that it's not that far from us from the Valley of Los Angeles and it's always a pleasure driving in PCH 1 or the Pacific Coast Highway.
Cross all the rivers and find your way back to civilization.
Have fun and be safe ^__^
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Do you want more adventure?
If you still have one more day to spare why not go to Potato Chip Rock in San Diego, California.
Where am I going next?
I'm staying safe by staying home. Flashback travel memory to my birthday trip in Seattle, Washington. A wonderful weekend getaway to the Seaport City of the USA.
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