Brown Mountain Dam 1
Waterfront Spot
Brown Mountain Dam 2
Brown Mountain Dam 3
Brown Mountain Dam 4
Brown Mountain Dam 5

Brown Mountain Dam

Open

La Cañada Flintridge

💦"worth the wet socks and shoes"
🥾Waterproof shoes recommended for stream crossings
🌅Start early to beat the heat — 8-9 miles roundtrip

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