First Time visits here a month ago or so. This was awesome. So relaxin and so much more. I enjoy the short three mile hike we had. Following a small stream. Clean. Take care of. Well take care of trial. Then you can go another way. It's a paved and dirt trail in back side. Passing the mountains and after a Bit. You hit up some Remote one field propriety with two homes Before all that. The Millard cyano trial has the three mile stream. If you take care back up. There is another one. That leads into open forest. read more

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kool hike.. a little shorter then most ive been also beautiful nature at its finest.. read more

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Went on a 2 day, one night trip at Millard and it was quite nice. My only qualm was that the camp sites were right next to each other, and lacked personal space. Luckily our next door neighbors were quite friendly :-) Walk on sites make for an easy last minute trip, and since the campground is on the edge of the mountain the temperatures don't drop too much at night. It's a good beginner camping trip, that's what it was for me. Learned a lot! Good site with benches, fire pits (due to high fire danger you can't use them during the dry season), restrooms, and bear-safe trash cans. Off site parking. All in all a pretty sight with a nice stream nearby and a short and easy (but gorgeous) hike. read more

Millard Canyon - Millard Falls! - Parks Near Me - Altadena, California

Milard canyon I have had this trail on my bucket list for some time, and decided to take advantage of it today ( Monday ) because it was a nice sunny but breezy day. The trail is full of beautiful greens and shade all the way to the waterfall. It's a nice and easy trail that small kids can enjoy, and dogs are allowed. It's not long and strenuous, but I do recommend wearing good hiking shoes bc it's very rocky the whole way through. At the end of the trail you hit the waterfall. I just followed the trail that goes along the stream. It's 3 miles round trip from the parking lot with minimal people. Prior to me going, I did read reviews about purchasing a day pass to park. I did not, and I was not cited. I do not recommend you following what I did. But just know that I forgot and did not remember until I seen all the other cars with the parking passes. There's a lot of mosquitoes and dragonflies all over the place. I recommend bug spray as well. But overall it's an ok moderate trail to enjoy. read more

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Easy hike to Millard Falls from the parking lot. The first time I came here, my friend and I were following google maps and the location there is wrong (so lol we never made it). When you drive up Cheney Trail, go left and keep driving down to the parking lot/camp ground and the hike is an easy 0.5 mi walk under lots of shade. The waterfall falls from this massive boulder (it was a nice boulder) that's sorta lodged there. Path isn't clearly marked, but you can't get lost really read more

This is a nice 1 mile hike which you can extend by hiking towards the Dawn Mine. The waterfall was enjoyable and plenty of water. I then found the trail next to the falls that goes straight up and then across which will take you to the top of the waterfall. From there, you can follow the trail to Dawn Mine. Sometimes, you may lose the trail. However, you will see other people taking the direct trail to the Dawn Trail as opposed by the waterfall from the Millard Campground. 6 mile hike read more

This place never open on time. The sign states 6am to 8 pm. It is 7 am and no one is here to open the gate. read more

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Nice short hike stream along trail very quiet and peaceful..easy trail to hike ..uphill to falls..then downhill back..loved hearing the birds singing..went late afternoon so not very crowded read more

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We were trying to go on the dawn mine hike and started at the top in the small parking lot. We parked on the side of the road since there's not much parking. Went through the gate and took the path to the left. It goes down the hill in the shade!! It leads to the campground and the lower parking lot. You need a pass to park there and theres no station to buy it on the way so get it before. We went on the Millard falls path and it was great!! You walk next to the stream and end up at the waterfall. Really pretty. Kids loved it!! Still not sure which way to the old mines but maybe we'll find it next time!! Easy hike. read more

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my family and I wanted to do a nice quick hike and this was such a cute spot to experience the kids were able to enjoy this just as much as us! read more

Fun little trail. It's only .5 miles away from the parking spaces at the bottom of the hill. It's a good trail for beginners or if you have small children. Of course there are plenty of mountainside paths if you want to hike/jog further. read more

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If you start at the parking lot close to the campsite it's a short hike to the waterfall. Nice shady hike

pretty , must go! a lot of water, would be nice to go in for a dip! don't miss out . family fun

Updated reveiw. Went here 5 months ago and it was awesome it still is awesome but when we went this weekend 4 out of 6 sites was taken by homeless people living there. I heard a hiker say they have been there almost a month! As long as they are there I won't be camping here again. We were weary to go on a hike and leave all our camping gear... We ended up going for a quick hike and one of the homeless people was bathing in the stream... they are also very dirty. Clothes bottles and food cans around their sites. read more

Millard Canyon Falls? There are falls by Pasadena? Geez. Where have I been? Of course I expected a big waterfall when I got to the end and I thought the trail would be longer, BUT I still had a GREAT time. It was a rocky walk but a nice leisurely one. Of course I ended up getting wet while taking stupid pictures with my girls in the shallow pool of water. hahahhahha. It was super funny. Cute, rocky, leisurely walk on a beautiful day. Who doesn't like that? Oh! People also camp there. WTF? Yea. Seriously. Camping in Pasadena/Altadena. WOWEE. read more

33 Days before Yosemite: Allison C: Crap. I'm too out of shape. I'm going to die at Yosemite. Friend 1: Practice Hike Allison: I don't like sun. Friend 2: I'm going to die. Allison: See, Death. Friend 1: Millard Canyon it's close and easy. Lots of shade, about a mile and a half, and has a creek. Alison: Creek! WANT WANT WANT. Can we go now? I'll down my beer! 31 Days to Yosemite at 7am: Allison: Baaaaaah I don't wanna get out of bed 8am (after Friend 2 flaked): Friend 1: Take Lake till it ends then go left. Then make a right at the weird flashing light stop about a mile ahead. Allison: Ok, hand me a hashbrown.. ::nom nom:: You have a parking pass right? Friend 1: Yeah, I'll activate it. I got the Adventure Pass at Big 5 for $5, but a year pass is only $30 8:30 am: Allison: Wow, this is an easy hike. Even out of shape me can handle these slight inclines. Oh and look wildflowers! Friend 1: watch out for poison oak it, you don't wanna... Deer! There is a deer! Allison: Is it like a t-rex where if I don't move he won't see me? 9:15 am: Allison: Really? Does this cabin mean we've reached the end? Friend 1: well if we climb down these rocks we can go to the creek. Allison: Let's do it. Ooff, slippery rock. Wait a minute, is that fish?! Friend 1: And tadpoles. Allison: This is amazing, can we come back ALLLLL the time? read more

I had gone camping here twice already (August 2009 and 2011) and have made this my go-to spot for an easy and convenient get-away from city life. Conveniently located approximately 5 miles from the 210 freeway, this golden gem of the Angeles Forest is a destination for day trippers and campers alike. This location is the starting point for several different hikes, the three most trekked being 1] Millard Falls 2] Dawn Mine 3] Millard Creek. It also has another trail that leads to the Lowe Mountain trail, which also connects to the fire road. However, due to the fires that had swept through much of the Angeles Forest, hikes 1] & 2] are currently closed until further notice. There are 5 campsites within the grounds, all of which are a first-come, first-serve basis. If you intend on going during peak season (May-September), plan on arriving early friday morning to reserve a spot since space is limited. They WILL fill up come noontime. There is no campground reservation available, nor are there any camping fees. Be sure to call the Angeles Forest Information Center to inquire about campfires and possible closures. There is a ranger that resides next to the restrooms in a trailer, so if you have any questions, you may direct them to him during your visit. Keep in mind that there are several residents closely located to the campground, so quiet hours are STRICTLY enforced (10pm-10am). Our group was very large (17 people) and were warned that the sheriff would be called over to fine us if we continued to be loud, even though it was only 10:05pm. The following day, the sheriff showed up to lecture us about the noise complaint and threatened to kick us out if he was called to return, so DO NOT TAKE THE NOISE RESTRICTION LIGHTLY! Also, there are two outhouses without running water, so be well advised. However, there is a fresh water stream located within the campground, so that was a refreshing delight! There are also tables with benches and fire pits for each campsite. Vehicles are to be parked at the parking lot and must have a current Adventure Pass visibly placed on the dash. The campsites are about a 1000 ft unpaved walk from the parking lot. And be careful driving down the the campground because the road is windy. Overall, it's a very pleasant place to visit and I would highly recommend going, especially if you are looking for a bit of nature about only 30 minutes from downtown L.A. read more

With the recent rains, we decided to visit Millard Falls again last Saturday since our last visit was disappointing. Unfortunately it's closed due to mudslide damage. It's scheduled to reopen on September 2010.Too bad because the creek was flowing really well which meant the waterfall would have been flowing very well too. Even though the road was closed, we decided to hike it. When we got to the start of the trail and saw that it was fenced off and signs of fines of $5,000, we decided to turn back. Good thing we did. On the hike back, we saw workers coming down. Visit link below for more information, photos and map of Millard Falls. http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/california-millard-falls.html read more

This Trail is opened!!! This trail had beed closed from 2009, but this temporarily closed situation was finished. I looked for reviews about this trail and I found several reviewes was written from early 2014. So I visited this trail today. This is opend. But some trail cources are not recovered yet. I losted trail routes several times. It was look like a jungle... read more

Be warned: almost all the trails are closed until September 2011. El Prieto Trail isn't very safe and I wouldn't recommend bikers trying to go along the washed-out singletrack. read more

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This is a great hike for beginners, or for Pasadena or Altadena locals who just want to get out and see some of the beauty our area offers without sweating your way up a mountain! The Millard Canyon Falls hike is short and mildly adventurous...it won't get your heart racing but will test your balance, and may even get your feet wet if your balance isn't quite what you thought it was. I did this hike in early January when the stream was pretty strong (although not as strong as it might be after a storm). From the beginning of the trail I was surprised to find some decent ledges (which I suppose you could skip by walking up the shaky plank!) and difficult crossings. One of the first creek crossings in particular was even hard to gauge where to cross by eye and difficult to maneuver holding just a water bottle, but thankfully I got the help of a friendly hiker who was waiting to cross in the opposite direction. After that the trail got a little bit easier, or maybe I just got used to it. As you get closer to the waterfall the path takes you back and forth across the stream quite a few times and leads you both through wooded terrain and between walls of rocks. I really enjoyed looking at the land and guessing how the years of water flow and rock slides may have shaped it into the canyon it is today, although a few manmade remnants here and there suggest it isn't entirely natural. I even overheard someone saying that the waterfall is manmade, but I don't know if that's true or not. Either way, once you make it to the end of the trail and come upon the waterfall there is a sense of accomplishment, even though it's a pretty short hike. There's a small wading pool at the base of the fall which the little ones seemed to really enjoy splashing around in. I also noticed rock climbing anchors on the face of the cliff so maybe it's a good spot for rock climbing. Also the water tasted delicious! I haven't done too much hiking but this one was definitely the most interesting--a good diversion from the plain trails I've hiked in the Hollywood hills and Santa Monica & San Gabriel mountains. There were also plenty of other trailheads we passed on the way up to this particular trail, so it's probably pretty easy to add duration or difficulty to your hike in the same location. We also passed overnight camping areas and firepits...so many opportunities for a great time and all I did was see the waterfall! Also there are some great views leading up to and coming down from the parking area. read more

This canyon is a little known hiking spot. There are zero facilities at the trail heads so don't expect toilets, water or Covid hand sanitizer. Unfortunately this place is hosting many fire displaced wild animals. General public needs to please leave this small vestige of wildlife alone. Please keep this in mind and tread very lightly read more

It's more of a 3.5. This hike is really family friendly. It's located right by the campgrounds and can get congested in the middle of the day. I went on a Monday around noon and bumped into a lot of people despite the hike being only about .8 miles in. Trail is fun to traverse and you get to be more creative when it disappears every once and a while. But since this hike is nestled in a narrow canyon, the only way to go becomes apparent quickly. Unfortunately this waterfall is underwhelming. I saw it from across the way when I was still at Sunset Ridge Saddle Loop trail and it looked promising from afar, I could hear the voices from the waterfall echoing through the canyon. A little disappointing to see how small it was, but that's not really its fault. read more

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beautiful scenery all throughout the trail. very easy for beginning hikers. breathtaking waterfall at the end. read more

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My favorite, been going there since I wasa kid. Adventure pass needed for parking. Trail to the falls is intermittent, with rocks and stream crossings. Nice and shady. read more

Want to see a water fall, near Los Angeles. I came here February 2016, the water was flowing great. It's a very easy hike n picnic table in the entrance with fire pits. Come early n make sure you have adventure pass. Big 5 and sport chalet sells them. Let's talk about the hike n how easy of a hike it is. It about 1 mile away. Your walking on a trail with a river next to it. Kids would love it. But Warning!!! Be alert for Bears!!! You love the water fall. read more

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This hike is short and sweet about 1.5 mile round trip, and it is particularly amazing after a huge storm like the one we had in the beginning of 2008, for the waterfall is flowing and powerful. The stream is rushing. The hike is shaded and short. You cross the river about nine times heading there. It's a wonderful little getaway from the fast-paced scene of the city. If you go during the summer, you may be disappointed by the waterfall because it may be a mere trickle, but again at least you are enjoying the great outdoors. Enjoy this hike and many more in this area. For the campers, there is also a campground before the trail head, so enjoy a weekend away from the hustle and bustle. read more

Perfect for a family hike even with 3,4,7 yr olds plus a pet dog. Not very difficult to Millard falls. Plenty of shade for little ones. The trail crosses the a small stream but it's quite easy for an adult to get a child over. The bathrooms at the campsite before the trails are atrocious. Strongly suggest you before they look like they go a while without servicing. FYI: Forest adventure pass required for parking, although saw lots of vehicles without one. read more

Millard Canyon - Say cheese! Quick hike for Family fun day! - Parks Near Me - Altadena, California

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Such a good hiking place. I recommend getting there around 6am to get parking. Dog friendly!! I would say kid friendly too just careful on the sketchy parts of the trail. read more

Adventure Pass required, you can get on at Big 5 for $30.00 a year. Limited parking come early, Starts off as a easy stroll, gets a little bit rougher but still really easy, from camp to falls took 20 minutes, multiple water crossing but that depends on the weather, right now the falls are flowing and beautiful. I take my hiking stick to check for stable rocks, water read more

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Went today. The hike paths are open. Waterfall and creek are flowing. It's a great short hike. Easy for families with kids and dogs. It is about a mile from the campground peaking lot to the falls (follow Millard Falls signs). Tip for finding the spot...you will be in a residential neighborhood and make a left at a flashing yellow light. Go all the way to the bottom of the road to find the campground and parking lot. There will be cars parked along the road from hikers heading out along other paths, but the falls parking lot starts at the bottom of the road. It's a lovely hike for adults and kids alike. read more

I haven't been very fond of the falls in this area, but I enjoyed the chute-like drop of Millard Canyon Falls over the terraced Sturdevant Falls in Santa Anita Canyon, the overcrowded Eaton Canyon Falls, and the dribbling Trail Canyon Falls. To reach the falls, drive into the Angeles National Forest on Chaney Trail. Park at the Millard Campground in the paved lot on the left. A $5 Adventure Pass or NPS Interagency annual pass must be displayed. Walk up the trail which runs along the river. Pass through the campground which also has a bathroom. Turn right at the sign to the falls. The hike to the falls was simple, short, and shaded. There was water flowing in April which was obviously a benefit when visiting a water fall. The stream crossings were easy to manage and the path along the river was pretty. Just before reaching the falls, there is a steep side trail on the right that reaches the top of the falls. When at the top, continue to the right to connect to the Sunset Trail. Continuing another two miles up the river reaches the Dawn Mine (see https://www.yelp.com/biz/dawn-mine-hike-altadena). read more

Great little hike criss-crossing along a stream to a beautiful waterfall! It's an easy trail from Millard Canyon Campground (Adventure Pass required) in a woodsy, shady canyon filled with the peaceful sounds of trickling water. Once you park, there's a picnic area, tent campers and a bathroom, a sign on the fork says Sunset Ridge Trail Junction Mt. Lowe Rd. 0.8 miles to the right, Millard Falls 0.5 miles to the left. We did the falls first. We were immediately immersed in a lush forest walking alongside a trickling creek. You will cross the stream, balancing across on logs or rock hopping, maybe 6-7 times. It was fun! The waterfall was beautiful. It's about 50 feet tall and there is a very huge boulder stuck at the top that diverts some of the water flow. It was very serene. Even though it was Saturday, 1/18/20 around 1 pm, we had the falls to ourselves for a while. On our return, we took the fork by the campsite up to the Mt. Lowe Rd. junction. Nice, lush and shady hike gradually gaining elevation with a couple switchbacks at the top. Awesome views from the top especially if you walk down the paved road to the left of the fenced water container to a dirt lookout point where you can see all the way to the ocean! read more

This was a great hike, although almost all fire roads. There are trails, but most of them are still closed from the 2009 fires. The hike is at an incline for the first mile or so, then levels out a bit. We ended up taking the Mt. Lowe Road path all the way up to 4500 feet. Great views of Pasadena and the valleys below. We were able to see the waterfall, but I believe the trail to get to it was closed. The day I went the weather was overcast, but there isn't much shade on this trail, so it would certainly be a hot one on a sunny day. We saw maybe 10 other people over a 4 hour period. An Adventure Pass is required to park at the trail head. read more

Short, (1.5 miles out and back) shady, clean and easy. I've come here in the early morning several times to find families (?) of humming birds drinking from the falls...pretty cool to watch. Don't expect much flow in the summer though. read more

It's beautiful here. Hard to believe you're minutes from Lake Street when you're on this hike. Unfortunately when I tried to hike it on December 12, it was "closed for safety and natural recovery" due to the fires. It was looking very lush at the time so my guess is it's going to be an even more beautiful hike when it opens up again. read more

Millard Canyon - CLOSED as of Dec 12, 2010 - Parks Near Me - Altadena, California

I took my dog, Rocky on this hike last Sunday, April 23rd. This was a really beautiful hike, shady, green, refreshing water, and Rocky was incredibly happy. We hiked to the mine, but on the way back Rocky ran ahead and a rattlesnake bit him. There were some really incredible people on the trail that day and they all helped me get him off the trail and to the car as quickly as possible, but Rocky unfortunately passed away a few minutes after getting him to the emergency vet. This hike is beautiful but please keep a close eye on yourself, your pets, and your children. This snake was right on the trail and was incredibly venomous, even with Rocky's rattlesnake vaccine. It was incredibly beautiful out there but I just can't recommend taking the risk. read more

I was just up there a few months ago, right after the newspapers said that the gate was open to Millard Campground. It was still closed so we hiked the Sunset Fire road & dropped down past the falls. We used to hike the Gabreilino trail to Tom Sloan Saddle several times a year & I wanted to see the damage. Made it to the mines but the trail is washed out leading to it & just traveled up the creek. Continued on up the creek to the old Paul Little campground which is washed out as is the trail heading up the hill over to Oakwilde campground & beyond. It's pretty bad. The Brown dam was really flowing tho. By the way...When I did it the signs were down about the trail being closed. read more

Keep on driving down the road past the sign. It's not at the intersection listed. Drive up the hill and on the long and winding road until you get to the big parking lot. The waterfall is closed off. There are a couple of picnic benches and beyond that, a stream. There are trails. We walked down about a half mile past the campgrounds and heard the waterfall which is closed off. Walked up a couple of little hills and the 3 yr old had enough. Stream was small and algae rimmed. Would not go again. read more

Picture opportunities! Hike. and good times! At the end of Millard Canyon you are able to climb up to a semi tall water Fall and over look a decent view. My friends and i hung out here a top the waterfall and had a good time resting for a successful hike. This is one hike that has slight rugged terrain however it is a very fun and enjoyable hike. You can get quite a few good pictures if you're looking to take some of nature and such. This hike is definitely recommended to all my fellow friends. read more