Waterfront Spot
Waterfront SpotBrown Mountain Dam
La Cañada Flintridge
An 81-foot dam built in 1943 transforms into a cascading waterfall after rainfall. The shaded Gabrielino Trail winds through oaks and pines along Arroyo Seco Creek, and a narrow ledge lets brave souls duck behind the falls.
Shaded forest trail
Historic dam waterfall
Stream crossings
Moderate distance hike
Tips
💦"worth the wet socks and shoes"
🥾waterproof shoes recommended for stream crossings
🌅start early to beat the heat — 8-9 miles roundtrip
Brown Mountain Dam
La Cañada FlintridgeOpen
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotAn 81-foot dam built in 1943 transforms into a cascading waterfall after rainfall. The shaded Gabrielino Trail winds through oaks and pines along Arroyo Seco Creek, and a narrow ledge lets brave souls duck behind the falls.
Shaded forest trail
Historic dam waterfall
Stream crossings
Moderate distance hike
Tips
💦"worth the wet socks and shoes"
🥾waterproof shoes recommended for stream crossings
🌅start early to beat the heat — 8-9 miles roundtrip