When it comes to hiking trails in Southern California, the opportunities here are endless. Whether you are an avid hiker or new to the trail, we have found just the spot that will appeal to most everyone with a marvelous payoff at the end of the trail that will completely refresh you. Here’s a look at one of our new favorite outdoor adventures in SoCal – a short and sweet waterfall hike.

Just when you thought you had explored all of Southern California's best hikes, another little-known gem seems to pop up out of nowhere. And this one has a waterfall!
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Bonita Falls can be reached by heading to the city of San Bernardino. Address: Intersection of Lytle Creek Road and Big Tree Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA 92401.
To reach the waterfall, you'll take a short, sweet, and very scenic hike along Bonita Falls Trail.
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Although this 1.5-mile out and back hike is easy - even easy enough for kids - you will need to navigate over some rocks along the hike in order to reach the waterfall.
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Plan accordingly with the proper shoes and you should be just fine on the rocky terrain.

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Even if hiking isn't your thing, you will love the payoff along the trail once you spot the waterfall that's hiding behind the rocks.
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This sure makes every step well worth it!
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You'll even find that some people want to take a dip when they reach the waterfall. What could be better on a hot SoCal day? It's the perfect way to cool off and refresh when the temps start to heat up around here.
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Although many people say Bonita Falls is one of the best waterfalls in all of SoCal, there are just as many people who have never heard of this little slice of paradise.
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If you've never had a chance to experience Bonita Falls then you're in for a treat. And, if you have been out this way before, you'll most likely be eager to go back after being reminded of just how splendid it is to go on this SoCal adventure.
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Do you have a favorite waterfall hike in Southern California? If you’d like to experience this hike for yourself, you can find the trailhead in San Bernardino at the intersection of Lytle Creek Road and Big Tree Cucamonga. Don’t forget your Adventure Pass as you’ll need one in order to use the trailhead. You can find them at the ranger station on the way to the trail. At this time, parking passes are $5.00 per car.

Looking for more waterfalls to enjoy in Southern California? Make sure to check out this awesome bucket list featuring some of the best waterfall hikes in SoCal.

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