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Palomar Ranger District - (760) 788-0250. Gaining in popularity, this often crowded, yet challenging hike takes hikers through several ecosystems before leading to the main event - three large waterfalls wedged between tall, rocky mountains. Having recently undergone some new developments, hikers will find a safer and more direct route to the ...
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Getting to the trailhead is half of the fun as you travel down Boulder Creek Road, which is gravel. It's doable by low-clearance 2WD vehicles, but does have many washboarded sections. Use this trailhead address: Three Sisters Falls Trailhead, Boulder Creek Rd, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 This is an extremely popular hike. If you arrive later in the morn...
The best time to hike here is in the cooler months or early in the morning before it gets hot. Bring at least 1L of water, 2L if it's very hot. If you like to use trekking poles, they'll be helpful on the way back up from the falls. There's no scrambling, but some sections are rocky. If there's water in the falls, you can also take a dip, so plan a...
Note that this hike is a "downhill first, climb back out" experience, just like hikes into the Grand Canyon. It's much easier to hike downhill to the falls than it is to hike back out. You need to plan on doing the bulk of the work when you hike back out. In years past this hike was considered very challenging, with some boulder scrambles and sketc...
Engelmann oak trees are one of the few native trees found in San Diego county. Native peoples harvested the acorns from these oaks. Today they're an increasingly rare sight as suburban development encroaches on wilderness. From 1870 to 1900 sheep herding was one of the industries in this area. There's not an easy way to get to the upper fall and it...
Three Sisters Falls is a 3.39 mile roundtrip hike located near Santa Ysabel, which boasts three-tiers and multiple swimming holes. Spring is the best time to visit as it’s likely to have more water. This trail is very exposed to the sun, rated moderate to difficult, and is not dog or child-friendly, especially during the summer months.
Three Sisters Falls is a great hike for rock scramble lovers and a popular waterfall destination in the Cleveland National Forest of Southern California. The falls slow to a trickle in the late summer months but the views are incredible year round! Hikers will find a variety of native desert plants and lots of animal life. The trail begins at the Cha'Chaany Hamuk trailhead. Start early or late ...
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- Julian, California, United States
The falls are best visited during the winter through spring. This is of course dependent upon seasonal rainfall. Directions: There are two ways to the Three Sisters Falls trail head. North of San Diego County and North County residents: On the 78 east before the town of Julian, take a right on Pine Hills Road for 1.6 miles. Veer right and ...
Feb 7, 2021 · Best Time to Hike Three Sisters Waterfall Three Sisters Waterfall- Upper Falls. The best time to hike any waterfall in San Diego is during the winter after a good rain fall or snow fall. This ensures that the waterfall is flowing. We don’t get a lot of snow in San Diego, but if it does snow, I suggest waiting for that snow to melt before ...
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Three Sisters Waterfall, about 30 minutes south of Julian, is one of the premier Southern California waterfalls when it is flowing. This set of falls cascade over the rocks, and there are three main waterfalls (making up the three sisters). It is best to visit after a good season of rain. While the area is a spectacular spot to explore, be sure ...
