Love spending time outdoors as much as we do? If so, then you’ll want to head to this picturesque hiking trail in Southern California that leads to a waterfall AND a swimming hole. Heading to this hidden gem in SoCal may be one of your best adventures all summer, so make sure you carve out some time to check it out.

Tucked inside the Cleveland National Forest, you'll find one of SoCal's most rewarding hikes that will take you straight to a refreshing swimming hole.
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Three Sisters Waterfall Trail, located outside of Julian in San Diego County, is where you'll find this heavenly slice of nature just waiting to be explored.
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To reach the Three Sisters Trailhead, you can find it at 1450 Boulder Creek Rd., Julian, CA 92036.
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As you navigate along this 4-mile trail, you'd never guess by the scenery that it was leading you to a waterfall and a swimming hole. But keep walking and you'll soon be surprised.
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Although this hike is ranked as moderate, it can become more challenging to navigate during the heat of the summer so plan accordingly. Make sure to pack extra water for you and the kiddos to make sure you stay nice and hydrated on the trail.
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You won't find a lot of shade on the trail, so you may even want to bring a hat along in addition to a nice layer of sunscreen so you don't get burned while you're out in the sun.
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Surprise! Look what we found hiding after several miles on the trail. It's one of SoCal's best waterfalls that is within hiking distance for many people.
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After a long hike there's nothing more refreshing than taking a dip in the water on a hot summer day.
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Even if you don't go swimming and all you do is just skip around in the water, you'll still have a marvelous time.
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Have you ever hiked the Three Sisters Waterfalls Trail? What did you think? Please share in the comments as we’d love to know.

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