Trail Canyon Falls is a roughly 30-foot waterfall in the western San Gabriel Mountains above Tujunga, in Angeles National Forest. The Trail Canyon Trail runs about four miles round trip with around 700 feet of gain, best after winter or spring rains.
At 30 ft, it stands above roughly 24% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Its water comes from Trail Canyon Creek. You'll find it in Los Angeles, California. It is protected within Angeles National Forest (USFS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Plan for a moderate hike; sturdy shoes, water, and a little time on the trail are worth bringing. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 4 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Tujunga, the closest town.
When to go: Winter to spring (after rain). Like most waterfalls, Trail Canyon Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
