Paradise Falls

Cappie’s Scoop: This is a cool waterfall to see but it would’ve been better if mom let me swim in the water. I didn’t get a chance to jump in the water this time but we had a nice long hike and I got to play inside a cave and teepee instead. I had a lot of fun on this hike and I really want to go back and play in the cave again! Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: There is a lot to see on this hike and many trails to explore. You can see it all in one trip and we did by doing a big loop hike. We saw two waterfalls, a teepee, Lizard Rock and a hidden cave! Have a map handy so you can create your own route. There were lots of wildflowers blooming on the trail including mustard and cacti. We also smelled a lot of purple sage, the most aromatic sage plants we’ve smelled. There are a few water crossings but all of them had wooden planks in the water to help you cross.

Directions: From 5 north, drive through LA and take exit 144B to merge onto CA-134 W/Ventura Fwy toward Ventura. After 5.6 miles, CA-134 W/Ventura Fwy turns slightly right and becomes US-101 N/Ventura Fwy. After 31.2 miles, take exit 45 for Lynn Rd and turn right. In 2.5 miles, turn left onto W Avenida De Los Arboles. Drive to the end of the road and before the road becomes Big Sky Dr., you will see the trailhead parking on your left. If the parking lot is full, there is an overflow lot during the weekends at the Elementary School down the street.