Millard Falls

Category: Scenic spot

Address: Altadena, CA 91001, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–8PM

Monday: 6AM–8PM

Tuesday: 6AM–8PM

Wednesday: 6AM–8PM

Thursday: 6AM–8PM

Friday: 6AM–8PM

Saturday: 6AM–8PM

Reviews

Michelle Armenta Salas

Jun 12, 2022

Parking is a bit hard, you have to drive all the way up/down the narrow and winding road if you want to use the lot. Recommend parallel parking and walking to trail head. The trail itself is very nice, and there was still water in the fall earlier in May.

Manu Toigo - Walkabout Survival-Outdoor Adventures

Jun 10, 2022

Millard Falls is one of my favorite places to take my hiking and survival training groups to. It’s very diverse with everything I need to teach and educate groups on wilderness survival, preparedness and awareness. It’s also one of the best trails that is suitable for all ages and it’s best when you want to feel like you are in the wild. Great choice if you have limited time or a beginner.

Borba Anonymous

May 29, 2022

Short hike for a really rad pay off so if you only want to hike maybe 3 mi total (there and back - didn’t loop around) this is the hike for you. It isn’t an easy hike necessarily but it is short. there are rocks to climb throughout the trail As well as stumps/ trees that may have fallen that you’ll need to climb or walk across to arrive to the water fall. I know you can bring dogs on this hike but I’m not sure I would personally bring my smaller dog(s) here because it may be hard for them to navigate up the first step unless you pick them up and they are trained to sit and wait while you climb up so it’s all just kinda depending on your dog and their abilities to rock climb I guess lol I also noticed they have camping near this trail and people may not have their dog on a leash so be careful if your dog isn’t the most friendly guy or gal…. Also mosquitos come out around 4:30/5 pm in may-july this year (2022) so I’m thinking if you’re camping over night or just coming in the the late afternoon bring bug spray! Wearing bright colors may also attract the bees that hangout near here they wound up in my shoe! And they started appearing while I was eating my lunch as a heads up so they’ll pop up if you have sandwich in your hand or so it seems

Ruben Arroyo

Jan 25, 2022

Unexpected fun find. Don't forget your adventure parking pass, you'll need it. It's pet friendly. If you park towards the top of the mountain the trailhead will be apx 100 yards away. Keep an eye out for the Millard Falls sign and follow. Eventually you'll arrive at the Millard campground (great spot for bathroom break, be warned not always clean...) The waterfall is not too far from there. We went late January, heard water mostly everywhere we walked. Remember to take what you bring in. Hope you enjoy!

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Questions & Answers

Is there parking fee???

Tom Franco | Aug 26, 2018
Daryell Claude Camacho | Aug 26, 2018

You're supposed to have an Adventure Pass, but clearly the majority of the cars parked there do not have the pass.

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Do you need an adventure pass?

Jessie Ford | Aug 26, 2019
Youness El Ahmadi | Aug 26, 2019

It is always good to have the pass because if you hike a lot, it will be beneficial ,

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Can we camp there

L P | Aug 26, 2018
Lorraine S | Aug 26, 2019

Yes get a spot early if you can Avoid the restrooms if you can

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Is the parking and hike to the falls still open?

Pablo Bo Batty | Aug 25, 2020
Ana Hernandez | Aug 25, 2020

The trails and parking lots are open but spacing is limited. So, you may need to risk driving there and maybe having to wait for a space. Good luck.

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Can u take dogs

THE COBRA | Aug 26, 2018
Rory McKenna | Aug 26, 2018

Yes, dogs on leash are welcomed. I believe at the falls some let dogs who are well-behaved off leash, so they can play in the water.

Can you see water flow at the waterfall and is therw a specific time you need to be there

Marvina Williams | Aug 25, 2020
Brian Woodruff | Aug 25, 2020

Yes the water is flowing all the time. No specific time necessary. Great short easy hike .5 miles to reach the waterfall.

How far is the hike to the waterfall? Is it steep?

C.J. P. | Aug 26, 2019
G. A. Gysland | Aug 26, 2019

Not a long walk. May 20 minutes at a normal/average pace.. And no, it is not steep at all. There were children and small dogs all along the way. Its a nice spot to get away from the city without leaving the city... I hope that helps answer your question...

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Does anyone know how to get the pass for the parking ???

Claudia Bustamante | Jan 27, 2022
Roni Villa | Mar 28, 2022

In the REI store

How early should i go to get a parking spot on a weekend?

les p | Aug 25, 2021
Celso Barcena III | Aug 25, 2021

I'm not sure how early you may need to get there, maybe anytime before 8am? The last two times we've gotten there after 2pm and found parking. It is a short hike so we make it back by 3pm.

Does anyone know the address? I never been here before

Biggie Manati | Aug 25, 2021
Luis Lara | Aug 25, 2021

If you want to hike like two miles you park at Mt Lowe Rd Trailhead and go down sunset ridge trail to the campground and right before crossing the river you go on the trail in the right. if you want to do less than a mile you can follow that road to the bottom there is a big parking before the campgroung PD: Be there early, parking is mess after 9am

Is the Millard Canyon Falls trail open? Is parking available? Thanks.

Chamindri Aluwihare | Aug 25, 2021
Gary Walker | Aug 25, 2021

Yes..open...plenty of parking. No camping

Anyone knows if this trial is currently open as of 8/2/20?

Elvia Vargas | Aug 25, 2020
Mehrdad Amanabi | Aug 25, 2020

I have not seen any posts about its closure. It was only closed on the weekend of the Independence Day, like all other hikes in LA.

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Where do a get pass or do I pay for parking there?

Dayanara Gavino | Aug 25, 2020
cristian crespin | Aug 25, 2020

No need to pay, free parking around.

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Is Millard currently open?

Valerie Lloyd | Aug 25, 2020
Devin “TVOR” Hyde | Aug 25, 2020

Yes

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Are they open i wann to go out there 🤔 what I need to go in?

Gregorio Moreno | Aug 25, 2020
Blyss Ezell | Aug 25, 2020

Yes. Its open

What time do the gates to drive up close? I have been there a few times but scared to leave after 8.

Lil Giant | Aug 26, 2019
Dee Turner | Aug 26, 2019

I think the sign posted on gate says 8. If you get stuck inside you have to call ranger station.

Where do you get a parking pass

Adan Vazquez | Aug 26, 2019
Dee Turner | Aug 26, 2019

Big 5 its 35 for the year or 5 for a day pass

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Is there parking for RV?

Manuel Mendez | Aug 26, 2019
Noe Romero | Aug 26, 2019

I have never seen ke haiga parking for RV's.

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Is the trail to the falls open. Im thinking of going to tomorrow but not sure if its open due to the rain.

Dee Turner | Aug 26, 2019
Keith Winston | Aug 26, 2019

Open and flowing strongly

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Anyone know any hiking trails with beautiful waterfalls like this that are in the area? Anywhere 10-20 minutes far from this trail?

Kyle DeGuzman | Aug 26, 2019
Noe Romero | Aug 26, 2019

Well I liked. It should be nice now. Cause of the rain.

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Is the camp open around this time of year ??

julianna Matos | Aug 26, 2019
Elaine Perliss | Aug 26, 2019

Yes, it's open. You need a permit and you'll need to carry your stuff a couple hundred feet to your site as you cannot bring your vehicle past the parking lot.

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