Castaic Falls Trail

This is a 2-mile (out & back) trail that follows a rocky creek and ends at a waterfall that empties into a large pool of water. Half the trail has you walking in the creek. The water mostly comes up to your ankles. There's a short section where the water reaches your chest. You can avoid it by climbing up a steep hill. There's some boulder climbing and some sections are overgrown. The waterfall at the end was fairly crowded so I wasn't able to fully enjoy it. You can climb up a ladder and cliff jump if you like. If I were to do it all over again I would definitely try to avoid the crowds by visiting earlier in the morning or on a weekday. Wearing pants with swim trunks underneath may not be a bad idea since it will decrease your exposure to poison ivy. There are some sections where exposure is almost unavoidable since the trail is narrow and the brush is overgrown. When you get home I would scrub yourself well with a washcloth and dish soap to remove the oils.The entrance is near a bridge. It's a popular spot so you will likely see a number of cars parked by the side of the road.

Not worth the trek, in my opinion. Covered in graffiti, trash everywhere, couple spots with poison oak, and living things swimming with you in the water . Also, not a fan of getting my feet wet while hiking. Not to mention water to my high thigh I am proud of myself for making it BOTH WAYS and my kids (10u) did it too, but the waterfall at the end wasn't worth the 2.8 mi hike end to end.