Etiwanda Falls Trailhead

Category: Hiking area in Rancho Cucamonga, California

Address: Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 6:30AM–7PM

Monday: 6:30AM–7PM

Tuesday: 6:30AM–7PM

Wednesday: 6:30AM–7PM

Thursday: 6:30AM–7PM

Friday: 6:30AM–7PM

Saturday: 6:30AM–7PM

Reviews

Manuel A

Apr 6, 2022

Nice place to hike but they do charge for parking. Likely, to help maintain the trail better than other public hiking trails.

Jerusalem Smith

Mar 13, 2022

First time hiking this trail, and it's been a few years since my last hike. Definitely more than I expected, having to carry my 2 year old most of the way, but it was well worth it. Not an intense hike by any means, ends in a nice little waterfall.

Kimberly P

Mar 8, 2022

This trail is very beautiful. It is not too steep but don't go on a rainy day you will slip from the muddy part of the trail. I recommend walking sticks (if that's what you call them 😆). If you are not in shape from hiking you will either have a hard time on the trail and/or feel really sore afterwards. 😉 trust me I know haha.

Erica Meyer

Jan 7, 2022

Much kinder trail going down rather than up. One hundred percent in the sun. While the trail asks that you not bring dogs, at least one out of five chose to ignore that rule. $3 half day, $5 full day but you could park further down the street and walk an additional ways to avoid that fee. Parking lot was full when we arrived but decently quick turn over.

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Questions & Answers

DO I NEED a parking pass to park ?

MARCELA HERRERA | Aug 18, 2018
Derril Harvey | Aug 18, 2018

No, but they are strict about parking in the assigned area and in daylight hours.

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Is it open now? A few years ago it was closed for cleaning. I haven't been back since

Willy Q | Aug 18, 2019
Maggie Verduzco | Aug 18, 2019

Yes it is open, I went yesterday!

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Is there free parking ?

Mari G | Aug 18, 2019
Gurman Singh | Aug 18, 2019

Yes

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On the way there, is there a mountain I have to drive up? I'm asking because driving up mountains make me nervous

MyJoJo Brown | Aug 17, 2021
rosalia moreno | Aug 17, 2021

No you do not. Parking is right at the base right by a residential area. Also residential is permit parking only.

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How far is the water from parking?

Rosa Medina | Aug 17, 2020
Jonathan Rollins | Jan 19, 2022

The most direct hike from the trailhead at the top of the parking lot to the waterfall is 1.6 miles. So to the waterfall and back the same route is 3.2 miles. The hike to the falls is an 800 foot elevation gain.

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Are mountain Bikes cool?

David Woods | Aug 17, 2020
Mary Tran | Aug 17, 2020

There an option for longer route.

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Is this trail pet friendly?

lisette castaneda | Aug 17, 2020
Richard Thornton | Aug 17, 2020

There are signs posted saying no pets. However that does not stop people from taking there animals Yes the trail is smooth enough for an animal to walk on.

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Can you swim

RegularLegsC137 | Aug 18, 2019
Linda G | Aug 18, 2019

How tall are you? 🤣

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What are the hours? Is it still 630 to 630?

Maggie Duran | Aug 18, 2018
Uyen Nguyen | Aug 18, 2018

I believe it's 6:30am til sunset. Just please be careful. Last time i was there at 7am, came upon a car that had its window smashed in. And i heard it wasn't the first time. Very sad that someone would violate the serenity of Etiwanda Falls like that.

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Do you get wet on this hike?

Jonathan Yu | Jan 19, 2022
Binu S | Jan 19, 2022

Nope.

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Do they have a good trail to hike? Is the trail confusing to follow?

Carlo Santana | Aug 17, 2021
Scotty James | Aug 17, 2021

Good trail and easy to follow.

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How much does it cost to enter? First time going that’s why I’m asking.

Marshall Orellana | Aug 17, 2021
Immanuel Kottlowski | Aug 17, 2021

It's free, there's some "street" parking up to the actual parking area. It's pretty obvious as you drive up. The parking area is pretty small so it does fill up.

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Hello we have RC remote rock crawler cars and we would like to take them out there never been there, looking to put them for a test since they technically crawl anything or go in the water, is the park open tomorrow Sunday?

Fernando Sanchez | Aug 17, 2021
An R | Aug 17, 2021

Yes, is open 6:30- 5:00

Good morning. Is the trail open today. I live in Fontana and it’s windy? Thank you.

Maggie Duran | Aug 17, 2021
chantal enriquez | Aug 17, 2021

Yes its openv

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Does anyone know if there is water flowing in the month of April?

S Sanders | Aug 17, 2021
AJ Berg | Aug 17, 2021

Water flow goes to its lowest rate in late summer and into the fall. In April the water is relatively high as it continues to get water from snow melt.

Is it still closed due to fire danger or is it opened again?

Brittney Welsh | Aug 17, 2021
Herbacutie83 blogs | Aug 17, 2021

It's open they say the waterfall is closed but you can still make it up there

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Are they going to close the trail since they’re closing down the forests because of wildfires

Antonio Raya | Aug 17, 2021
Adrian Castillo-Salas | Aug 17, 2021

They are most definetly closed. I went a day ago and it was closed from the road.

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can i hunt with a bow

Franco Beltran | Aug 17, 2020
Introspect Incorporated | Aug 17, 2020

What are you going to hunt? Bushes? Rocks?

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How long is the hike from the start to the waterfall?

Armando Flores | Aug 17, 2020
Armando Flores | Aug 17, 2020

How many miles tho?

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Are there bike racks?

omar enciso | Aug 17, 2020
aventurera Happy | Aug 17, 2020

No, and i do not recommend using your bike in there.

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Do I need parking pass

MrReygaleana | Aug 17, 2020
Ella Garrett | Aug 17, 2020

No. But the parking is small so you will have to be patient. DO NOT park on the street or ur car will be towed. Have a wonderful time. 😊

How long do we have to walk to get to the water falls? Cuz I went and walk 2 miles and no watwer😥😪😒

Elena Rodriguez | Aug 17, 2020
Javier G | Aug 17, 2020

Just about 2 miles actually. Maybe 2.5. Just keep pushing forward! 💪

Is it open now and any restrictions

Osvaldo Lopez | Aug 17, 2020
Yuri Rangel | Aug 17, 2020

It's been open, masks are optional but recommended. Hikers have been really good at keeping distance when I've been there.

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Ive seen some people with digs and then thise saying not allowed. Any RECENT posts? I always hike with my pups

NRenee Escobar (LadyBlu) | Aug 17, 2020
Sonia Jorge | Aug 17, 2020

*mine

How long is the hike

Todd Brazeau | Aug 17, 2020
Vanessa Jimenez | Aug 17, 2020

Is about 3 1/2 miles round trip [ about 800 foot total climb ] Depend how fast you go up & down..trail is made by small little rocks...be sure u will be back @ parking by dust. Sheriff will close the gate no matter how many cars still parked.

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Is there a parking fee

LUNA LUNA BERNAL | Aug 17, 2020
Wanda Around Town | Aug 17, 2020

No, but the parking is limited.

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What is the fastest route to the waterfall

Shaqualla | Aug 17, 2020
Renata Martinez | Aug 17, 2020

From the parking lot go straight up, if you go to the left it is a lot longer.

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Never been here before. What way do you go to get to the waterfalls ? Left right? Straight? Starting from the parking lot.

Corrine f 8313 | Aug 17, 2020
Jennifer DeLeon | Aug 17, 2020

We walk straight then towards right.

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Where can you park or do you need a permit?

S “Chivita” Mendoza | Aug 18, 2019
Vanessa Jimenez | Aug 18, 2019

Make sure you'll be back and ready to go @7.45 pm. Gates will lock out @8.00pm even if there are cars @ parking area. If they locked the gate you only option will be call Etiwanda Sheriff to come & open. It may give you a ticket.

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can take my dog

Logistics Dept | Aug 18, 2019
Chris Hart | Aug 18, 2019

This is not a trail for dogs. Some people do I guess - the droppings are on the trail - but please take another trail if that's what you want to do.

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Can yevar children and strollers?

Candy Gutierrez | Aug 18, 2019
Ogui Vila | Aug 18, 2019

There is a lot of inclination, and too many stones to be able to carry strollers

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I can’t find the exact address. Anyone have it ?

Ky Myers | Aug 18, 2019
Lisa Pietron | Aug 18, 2019

Best directions are 210, exit Day Creek and head North on Etiwanda which dead ends into the parking lot.

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Is the falls hard to get to?

Ms. Shanta’ | Aug 18, 2019
Lisa Pietron | Aug 18, 2019

The trail is a gradual incline, getting steeper as you go. Depending on your pace, you can get there in 30 minutes to an hour. The first 10 minutes are a warm up, 10 minute butt kicker, 5 minute downhill reprieve, than a final 5 minute push and you are there. The trail is rocky and is not flat (tilts to the side). Wear sturdy shoes and stay in the center to avoid snakes if any. If you want a less rocky trail, take the main preserve trail left out of the lot, then right at the pavement. You will head up hill and come to a gazebo and restroom. Continue on to a stream and old pump house.

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Does anybody have an address for this location? My navigator is saying it can't find the location.

Maria Vargas | Aug 18, 2019
Moss | Aug 18, 2019

4890 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga.

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Can we bring our dog on the hike?

Jackie Fewkes | Aug 18, 2019
David | Aug 18, 2019

Yes

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Is drone flying allowed? If so, does what would be the time prefered. Asking for myself, for i wouldnt want to drive and hike and have them say its not allowed lol.

Monica Robles | Aug 18, 2018
Frannie | Aug 18, 2018

Idk. Maybe contact the ranger station?

Does anyone know if the place is closed by nearby fires?

Alejandra Garcia | Aug 18, 2018
Lisa Pietron | Aug 18, 2019

Not currently.

How many miles.

Daisy Luna | Aug 18, 2018
franck situ | Aug 18, 2018

3.4 miles round-trip

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Hi i have a question How can I go from riverside to Rancho Cucamonga down the street, not free way

Ramon Gutierrez | Aug 18, 2018
Lisa Pietron | Aug 18, 2019

Etwanda from Mira Loma will take you there. Just keep heading north.

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Can you run up and back on the trail? So there is a larger water fall past the first one most people stop at? I'm looking for trails to run up and back from. Many thanks 👌

Miguel Lopez | Aug 18, 2018
Alejandra Rendon | Aug 18, 2018

Good running trail s one Mountain Rubidoux, claremont and For experienced runners Etiwanda falls cause there are lots of rocks

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How far is the hike? Anyone seen any mountain lions? Stroller accessible?

Fa Cruz | Aug 18, 2018
Sonny Lvrez | Aug 18, 2018

Haven't seen mountain lions lately.. Or bear.. But don't mean they are not there.. Seen coyotes.. And deer.. I agree not for strollers.. On the trail to the falls.. But if your just looking for a good workout with your stroller the street going up to the falls.. Is a good workout.. Its all up hill on residential track home side walks..

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Is it dog friendly,can i take my lab

Robert Gomez | Aug 18, 2018
Brandon Beauvais | Aug 18, 2018

Anyone with dogs can be cited or asked to leave per city ordinance.

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Can you hike past sunset ?

Rachelle Licano | Aug 18, 2018
Lisa Pietron | Aug 18, 2018

If the ranger is there you will be cited for tresspassing....

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Is it open today?

Maggie Duran | Aug 18, 2018
Elizabeth Espinoza | Aug 18, 2018

It's opened everyday

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Can you fish there?

Jose Flores | Aug 18, 2018
Juan Garcia | Aug 18, 2018

No fishing. It's also not deep enough

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Are you open Saturday the 0th for hiking

Carol Valesco | Aug 18, 2018
Jean Sherman | Aug 18, 2018

The trail is open 365 days a year sun up to sun down

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Are you open Saturday the 9th for hiking

Carol Valesco | Aug 18, 2018
Christopher Huynh | Aug 18, 2018

Yes

After the first waterfall how much farther to the bigger one? And what time does this place open?

juan ordaz | Aug 18, 2018
Silent Nuance | Aug 18, 2018

There are 3 waterfalls the first one you cant miss, the 2nd depends on the path either to the left(west) about 300 yards from the 1st waterfall. There is one more if you venture north, it's about a quarter mile

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How do I get here?

L Betty | Aug 18, 2018
ronald Ewing | Aug 18, 2018

Head to Etiwanda Boulevard go north it's going to dead end make a left then make a right on the very next street which is etiwanda again keep going until it ends which is right in the parking lot and don't park where it says don't park cuz they will tow you and start hiking if you go straight up that's the short way 1.7 miles if you go left that's the Long Way 3.2 miles

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What is the distance from bottom to top. I just heard about this place literally 5 min ago and am going on Monday morning.

J M Garcia | Aug 18, 2018
jesse diaz | Aug 18, 2018

It's short but at a good incline. There are Some other paths you can take on the way back.

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