more stats
676 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
00:01:45
Avg time
77 ft
Altitude change
376 ft
Altitude min
453 ft
Altitude max
376 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
11.4%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
36.2%
Grade min
623 ft
Distance climb
49 ft
Distance down
00:01:45
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Angeles County
    California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #153564 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #441048 in Trail Running
    • #445391 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,746 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #16,391 in Trail Running
    • #16,512 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short section of steep, tight switchbacks to get from the bottom of Paradise Falls up to the fire road that will take you to the Tee Pee.

Access Info

From Bridges trail, keep left as you approach Paradise Falls. From the Tee Pee, head down the fire road and take your first left.

Tags
BridgesTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Paradise Falls Switchbacks located?
      Paradise Falls Switchbacks is located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is part of the Los Angeles County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.21501, -118.91088.
      ▼ How hard is Paradise Falls Switchbacks?
      Paradise Falls Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Paradise Falls Switchbacks?
      Paradise Falls Switchbacks has 73 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 376 ft to 453 ft.
      ▼ Is Paradise Falls Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Paradise Falls Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Paradise Falls Switchbacks?
      Paradise Falls Switchbacks is 676 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Paradise Falls Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Paradise Falls Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Paradise Falls Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Paradise Falls Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Paradise Falls Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Paradise Falls Switchbacks. The trail is 676 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Paradise Falls Switchbacks?
      Paradise Falls Switchbacks has limited popularity data available. There have been 896 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,089 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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