Stoddard Canyon Falls (Baldy Slide Waterfall)

Located near the Angeles National Forest, it's a short hike, approx. 0.75 miles roundtrip and just about anybody can go. To get there, input the intersection of Mt. Baldy Rd. and Barrett Stoddard Truck Trail into your GPS. This will bring you to a small dirt parking lot. The trailhead starts at the rocks blocking an old road that's now falling apart (you'll see it in the dirt parking lot). Hike down that road and in less than a half of a mile you'll see a dirt path on your left that heads down to the water. If you miss it, don't worry, you'll see several trails, just keep going down the road until you see a path on your left that you're comfortable with. Once you reach the stream, hike upstream and you'll run right into the scene in the photo above.

If you'd like to take the big dip and ride the slide, you'll find the trail that leads to the top of the slide a bit further up. Be careful, it's slippery but fun!

FAQ

How long is the hike to Stoddard Canyon Falls? About 0.7 miles round trip with roughly 175 feet of elevation change, so most people can do it.

Where is the trailhead? At a small dirt lot at Mt. Baldy Road and Barrett Stoddard Truck Trail, near the Angeles National Forest. The trail starts at the rocks blocking the old road.

Can you slide down the waterfall? Yes, the rock slide is the main draw. The path to the top is a little farther upstream, and the rock is slippery, so go carefully.

Is it good for kids? The walk is short, but the side paths down to the stream are steep and informal.