Switzer Falls
Altadena, California
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34°15'59.0"N 118°8'41.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Swim
Fees: Yes. Must buy Adventure Pass prior to driving up here. Some sold at Clear Creek Ranger Station.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Altadena, California
- Head north on E Altadena Dr toward E Altadena Dr (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Marengo Ave (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto E Woodbury Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto N Windsor Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-210 W toward San Fernando (2.3 mi)
- Take exit 20 for CA-2/Angeles Crest Hwy toward La Cañada Flintridge (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-2 E/Angeles Crest Hwy (9.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Switzer Truck TrailDestination will be on the right(0.4 mi)
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