Monrovia Canyon is open again! First time to the park so I can’t compare, but this park is such a gem. Reservations required for weekend visits, open during the week. No entrance fees. Plenty of bathrooms, signage, and accessibility information. Would highly recommend if you’re in the area. A lovely place to picnic.
Rev. Nathan Davis
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August 12, 2025
First, I walked the Bill Cull Trail up from the Ranger Station. Not my cup of tea! Too narrow and steep drop-offs on one side! But beautiful views! At the end of that trail was a nice stream and view of the canyon. I enjoyed it. I will return for more hikes on other trails.
Christian M
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July 11, 2025
After being closed for 5 years, it's finally back! Went a week after the reopening, very nice. Lots of trails, waterfall is cool! Note. If you are planning to hike here, be prepared and bring all the essentials.
Hannah Seilhan
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July 15, 2025
The trail to the falls has finally reopened!! *Reservations needed on the weekends via the city website*
The trails are beautiful and they’ve done an incredible job restoring everything from the Bobcat Fire! The new trails to the falls are pretty narrow in most places with loose dirt and fine gravel - they’re well maintained but I highly recommend hiking shoes with decent tread. People in regular running shoes were slipping and almost falls on the steeper sections. I’d even go so far as to say use poles if you’re prone to slipping.
From the new ranger station, it’s 1.5 miles to the falls (one way). From the middle trailhead it’s about a mile to the falls (one way), and from the upper trailhead by the nature center it’s 3/4 mile to the falls (one way) and there’s a decent amount of elevation gain - 450 feet gain from the middle trailhead.
At the upper trailhead there are bbq grills, picnic tables, and benches under the giant oaks. There are also more benches and picnic tables scattered throughout the park. The recovery from the Bobcat Fire is truly remarkable- so much regrowth has occurred!
They have paved parking available in several lots spread throughout this the park. It’s normally $5 on weekdays and $6 on weekends. But at the moment it’s free for a little bit bc of the grand reopening. There’s also free street parking outside the entrance but be sure to watch the signs bc some is permit only and some is regulated for street sweeping on certain days and they will ticket you. It’s also a residential area so please be respectful.
The city has done a beautiful job on the restoration and it’s so fantastic to be back on this beloved local trail!
Indie
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July 21, 2025
This hike was fast and easy! Super awesome, just wish the waterfall was a little more prominent but it hasn’t rained for a while soooo…
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Monrovia Canyon is open again! First time to the park so I can’t compare, but this park is such a gem. Reservations required for weekend visits, open during the week. No entrance fees. Plenty of bathrooms, signage, and accessibility information. Would highly recommend if you’re in the area. A lovely place to picnic.
First, I walked the Bill Cull Trail up from the Ranger Station. Not my cup of tea! Too narrow and steep drop-offs on one side! But beautiful views! At the end of that trail was a nice stream and view of the canyon. I enjoyed it. I will return for more hikes on other trails.
After being closed for 5 years, it's finally back! Went a week after the reopening, very nice. Lots of trails, waterfall is cool! Note. If you are planning to hike here, be prepared and bring all the essentials.
The trail to the falls has finally reopened!! *Reservations needed on the weekends via the city website* The trails are beautiful and they’ve done an incredible job restoring everything from the Bobcat Fire! The new trails to the falls are pretty narrow in most places with loose dirt and fine gravel - they’re well maintained but I highly recommend hiking shoes with decent tread. People in regular running shoes were slipping and almost falls on the steeper sections. I’d even go so far as to say use poles if you’re prone to slipping. From the new ranger station, it’s 1.5 miles to the falls (one way). From the middle trailhead it’s about a mile to the falls (one way), and from the upper trailhead by the nature center it’s 3/4 mile to the falls (one way) and there’s a decent amount of elevation gain - 450 feet gain from the middle trailhead. At the upper trailhead there are bbq grills, picnic tables, and benches under the giant oaks. There are also more benches and picnic tables scattered throughout the park. The recovery from the Bobcat Fire is truly remarkable- so much regrowth has occurred! They have paved parking available in several lots spread throughout this the park. It’s normally $5 on weekdays and $6 on weekends. But at the moment it’s free for a little bit bc of the grand reopening. There’s also free street parking outside the entrance but be sure to watch the signs bc some is permit only and some is regulated for street sweeping on certain days and they will ticket you. It’s also a residential area so please be respectful. The city has done a beautiful job on the restoration and it’s so fantastic to be back on this beloved local trail!
This hike was fast and easy! Super awesome, just wish the waterfall was a little more prominent but it hasn’t rained for a while soooo…