Switzer Falls is a roughly 50-foot waterfall on the Arroyo Seco in the San Gabriel Mountains of Angeles National Forest. The Gabrielino Trail follows a shaded canyon past historic camp ruins, with the main hike running about 3.5 to 4 miles round trip.
Its 50 ft drop is taller than about 42% of the 775 waterfalls we track.
The falls are fed by Arroyo Seco. It lies in Los Angeles, California. The site is on public land managed by Angeles National Forest (USFS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Reaching it takes a moderate walk, so budget time and pack water before you set out. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 3.5 miles round trip. The nearest town is La Canada Flintridge.
When to go: Winter to spring (after rain). Water volume swings with the seasons here, strongest after snowmelt or rain and lowest in late summer, so check recent streamflow before you go.
