Escondido Falls

Category: Tourist attraction in Malibu, California

Address: Escondido Canyon Trail, Malibu, CA 90265, USA

Reviews

Suprava Ahana

Jun 20, 2022

We were so excited to see the falls but unfortunately we didn’t know at this time, the falls dries up. But the trail was really beautiful. We tried to climb up using ropes but we failed. Overall really fun experience

Ana V Rodriguez

Apr 25, 2022

This was a great little hike! I was here on Saturday, April 23rd. I arrived around 1pm and the parking lot was full (it's a small parking lot). I parked on PCH (free parking). It was a nice warm day. I encountered a lot of people on the trail. I arrived at the waterfall and there were several small groups of people relaxing taking in the shade near the waterfall. Overall, it was an easy little hike. Easy to get to. I highly recommend it. Happy Hiking!

Ash

Apr 11, 2022

We hosted a large hiking group with Los Angeles Fun Events in April to hike Escondido falls in the month of April. The hiking trail is very easy and well paved— the landscape was a beautiful lush green with tons of wild mustard plants and flowers. There was some water flowing, but manage expectations going in— it all depends on time of year and rainfall when considering waterfalls in SoCal. The parking lot is pretty small and costs $12.00, BUT, we had no problem finding free parking on PCH, just pay attention to the signage. Highly recommend going in time for sunset, not a lot of people aside from our group and the lighting was gorgeous.

Amir Khamesi

Jan 3, 2022

There is a 3.5 both way hike from PCH to the water fall. That’s an easy hike and 3 or 3 times you have to pass through the water and it’s not a big deal. The parking is small and on side of PCH the price is 12$ but you should be lucky to find a spot there. But easily you can find on the side of PCH. I can’t understand why people can park on the side of Winding way. Dogs are allowed but the signs says on leash. That’s a short trail and half of that have not enough weight for biking. I’m not sure if there was a sign for that or not. The most important thing is you better plan to go there a or two days after raining days.

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Questions & Answers

How many miles is to get to the water falls?

Yesenia Trujillo | Aug 21, 2018
L Gruber | Aug 21, 2018

It's about 2 miles each way; about 4 miles round trip.

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Is dog allowed

Admin goggle Gonzalez | Aug 20, 2020
Edward Martinez | Aug 20, 2020

Yes, they are allowed.

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Dose anyone know the hours of operation?

Brandon Fisher | Aug 21, 2019
Mordhau (Fro5t) | Aug 21, 2019

Sunrise to sunset

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is it open during COVID like October time?

VEE VIVANCO | Aug 20, 2021
Marisol E. Pineda | Aug 20, 2021

Yes it is

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Does anyone know if this place is open?

Concepcion Parra | Aug 20, 2020
AlexYEET | Aug 20, 2020

Yes it is open enjoy hiking!

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Is the trail open? 2019

Kristian Whitaker | Aug 21, 2019
jesus Alvarez | Aug 21, 2019

Yes

Will it be open on December 25?

Rosa Sanroman | Aug 21, 2019
jesus Alvarez | Aug 21, 2019

Yes it is open but it is better to go after a rainy day

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Can you swim in this waterfall?

Catie Miller | Aug 21, 2019
Monica Parra | Aug 21, 2019

No there's not that much water

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Is there parking?

Jesus Mireles | Aug 21, 2018
Blake Yuckert | Aug 21, 2018

Small lot that fits like 10 cars, then the rest park on the street. Yes, there is parking.

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I am walking with an elderly person. Is this fairly easy?

Linda Parisi | Aug 21, 2018
Eber Gonzalez | Aug 21, 2018

Its mostly flat ground with some small hills and water streams to cross so be careful it can be challenging for the elderly.

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Can i swim there?

Steven White | Aug 21, 2018
Thomas Adams | Aug 21, 2018

No

baby stroller friendly?

linda gunawan | Aug 21, 2018
Conor McCartney | Aug 21, 2018

No

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anyone can tell me if have any of water at this time?

Constanza Torres Orrego | Apr 22, 2022
Frank Ontiveros | Apr 22, 2022

I was there Saturday (4/9/22), there is no water in the stream as you hike up but the waterfalls has a small amount of water. It was still really nice. The water below the waterfall was about ankle deep.

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Is there currently water?

Emily R | Nov 23, 2021
N Almonds | Nov 23, 2021

A trickle

Does it have water?

Wei Yang | Aug 20, 2021
nour esseily | Aug 20, 2021

When we went it was dry, no water

Are the trails currently open and how much water flow as of Dec. 5th, 2020?

Favorite Auntie Cali | Aug 20, 2021
Emily Lee | Aug 20, 2021

The trails are open. Water flow is about the same as usual - not very much haha

Is their any water righnow?

jay macias | Aug 20, 2021
M Muniz | Aug 20, 2021

No water, went 2 weeks ago. Just alittle dripping down the rocks

Can i ride a dirt bike to the waterfalls?

Marco Lopez | Aug 20, 2021
Tania Herrera | Aug 20, 2021

Yes only to the first waterfall, n careful with walking hikers. Happy biking 🤙🏼

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Is the trail open for the public ir is it by appointment

Laura Alvarez | Aug 20, 2020
etcTrent | Aug 20, 2020

When I went a few weeks ago it was open to the public, they just ask that you keep your mask on.

is it shady, and is it steep or easy?

sonna elliott | Aug 20, 2020
Chely Lopez | Aug 20, 2020

To get to the second water fall is more harder and as you get to the 1st one were it ends take the trail to the right and keep left. Its tricky but worth it if you like to hike mountains

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Can my 2 large dogs make it to the waterfall? One of my friends said she had to climb to get there.

Jenny Johnson | Aug 20, 2020
Jaye T Spell | Aug 20, 2020

The first part yes, second part might need to carry depending on the type of dogs. Cause it's all most rock climbing.

Is Escondido falls open and what time does it open?

Michael Wade | Aug 20, 2020
etcTrent | Aug 20, 2020

It is open from sunrise to sunset but you must wear a mask.

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Is it open now ? What are their hours of operation?

Bertha Anaya | Aug 20, 2020
Elissa m | Aug 20, 2020

Yes open

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Is this open tomorrow

Joyce Cavan | Aug 20, 2020
Johnny Gray III | Aug 20, 2020

Yup

Can tour use a bike here?

Sita | Aug 20, 2020
Michelle | Aug 20, 2020

Not ideal

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Is it open right now?

Manuel Cortez Gómez | Aug 20, 2020
Sally S | Aug 20, 2020

Yes it is.

Is their water running still

Jose Duarte | Aug 20, 2020
Edward Martinez | Aug 20, 2020

Second time I went there was little water running.

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Is there water this time of year?

Poo Poo | Aug 21, 2019
Anand Joshi | Aug 21, 2019

Yes

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How many miles is the hiking?

Isaac Garcia peligroso | Aug 21, 2019
Ray M | Aug 21, 2019

3.8 miles Round trip

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Can someone tell me if it is open to the public or does one have to make a reservation ??? help please!

Rosaura Martinez | Aug 21, 2019
J M | Aug 20, 2021

There is a parking lot at the beginning of the road you have to pay to park, many people also park on the street!

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Can we bring dogs?

Maria zamudio | Aug 21, 2019
Leon Kriner | Aug 21, 2019

Yes

Year round waterfalls?

Ino Akab | Aug 21, 2019
Monica Parra | Aug 21, 2019

No i think it dries out during the summer months. There was only a trickle when i went. There should be more water when it rains

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How many miles is this hike

Coco Waszak | Aug 21, 2019
jesus Alvarez | Aug 21, 2019

around 2 miles

is there water now in the Escondido Falls?

Josef Shwartz | Aug 21, 2018
jesus Alvarez | Aug 21, 2018

Not much

Does it has access for a stroller? is there water for kids to play with?

Irma Serrano | Aug 21, 2018
Rene Portugal | Aug 21, 2018

At some points its fine because of the dirt road. But some points get sketchy but not too bad

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Are the falls running now?

G Ross | Aug 21, 2018
Walter Deleon (BigDaddyWalt) | Aug 21, 2018

Lack of rain has been hard on the falls

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