Admire the Beauty of Bonita Falls near Rancho Cucamonga

Hike to a hidden 100-foot waterfall gem in Southern California, offering an accessible adventure for beginners and experienced hikers alike!

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Venture into the heart of Southern California and find the enchanting Bonita Falls, a hidden 100-foot waterfall near Rancho Cucamonga. This 2-mile round-trip hike offers a stunning and accessible adventure for both beginners and experienced hikers. Starting with a small river crossing, the hike continues through a rocky wash, providing a unique experience as you make your way to the falls. Keep left during the hike, and soon, you'll spot the breathtaking Bonita Falls, surrounded by lush greenery. The base of the falls is an ideal spot to relax, enjoy a snack, and take in the incredible beauty of this hidden gem.

Perfect for

For solo

For two

For groups

For families with kids

For parents and grownups

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Itinerary

Cross the small river
Hike through the rock wash, keeping left
Look for a small path heading up the left side of the mountain
Follow the path to the base of Bonita Falls

Location

Lytle Creek, CA 92358

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Packing List

Sturdy hiking shoes
Water
Snacks
Sunscreen
Hat
Camera
Adventure Pass for parking

4.6 ● Google reviews

Nice place to escape from hot weather. Most part of the trail is shaded, river flows around trail. Dog friendly. There are enough free parking spaces on the roadside on Saturday. You can also pay for 10 bucks to get a shaded parking in a RV parking lot. The only negative thing about the trail is people threw the gabage to the nature.

This place was awesome and had a lot of water flowing this year. Visited in mid June 2023'. The graffiti was a bit disappointing but still a great experience. 30 minute hike in, little strenuous just before the falls but not bad, I broke a sweat....lol There were some crazy bugs along the hike but none near the falls. $10 to park at campground. Amazing waterfall for SoCal! You can stand right under the falls! Great day hike!

My fear of hiking alone with my kids I have four all I can say is what an amazing experience I had especially to everyone that was hiking that day. $10 cash for parking, they have cameras. $5 for parking on the side.

Ideal for a low level hike. Amazing view. Bring the kids

Watta majestic place surrounded by mountains the sounds of the waterfalls will payoff the 30min walk. Sad to see people throw their trash there😡 "pickup your dam TRASH" keep this place neat & natural. Last but not least we did some bonfire 🤩

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