Allison Gulch Falls | Angeles National Forest, CA

The Allison Gulch Falls is a hidden place in the San Gabriel Mountains, near Los Angeles. Most people go to the Bridge to Nowhere, but they do not know the existence of this beautiful waterfall. The main reason is that there is no marked path.

The route begins at the East Fork Parking Lot. Keep in mind that this is a popular spot. It is best to arrive early if you want to park here. The trail is mostly gradual and follows the West Fork of the San Gabriel River. Some sections of the trail require crossing the riverbed.

📌 Remnants of the partially built East Fork Road are still visible in some sections of the trail.

San Gabriel River

After walk about three miles, you will arrive at Allison Gulch. It's the next major tributary after Laurel Gulch. Allison Gulch plunges steeply from mighty Iron Mountain before merging with the East Fork San Gabriel River. 

Now, we leave the main road and go up along Allison Gulch. There is no trail and you must follow up the stream bed to the Allison Gulch Falls. We returned to the parking lot following the same route.

Allison Gulch Falls