💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate $5/day or $30/year USFS Adventure Pass required for parking
🌊 About Switzer Falls swimming hole
A modest but pleasant swimming hole downstream from the popular Switzer Falls picnic area in the San Gabriel Mountains.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5/day or $30/year USFS Adventure Pass required for parking
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Small swimming hole below Switzer Falls picnic area
Managed By
US Forest Service (Angeles National Forest)
County
Los Angeles County, California
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Switzer Falls Picnic Area, Angeles Crest Hwy, La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Access Notes:
Moderate hike downstream from the picnic area
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5/day or $30/year USFS Adventure Pass required for parking
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace