Hike to Three Sisters Falls near Descanso, California

The Three Sisters Falls route is a tough journey of multiple steep patches till the top. This can be termed as medium difficulty in terms of the inclination of the route. This trail can turn out to be fun for getting a cardio workout done. There is little to no shade throughout the route and thus the sun exposure is extreme. This trail has dry and sunny weather conditions. If you want to witness the best weather conditions, visit this place between December to May.

The trail is not well maintained by the authorities. In any case, always make sure you have proper shoes in order to avoid injuries and provide comfort to your feet. The visibility is straight forward and, in any case, you should always follow the directions properly. It goes without saying but it’s always a good practice to keep an online or offline map (with a compass) handy during all your hikes. This trail is extremely popular and thus attracts a high amount of traffic. There are no restrictions for number people allowed on a given day.

Three Sisters Falls is suitable to bring dogs along. However, please ensure that they are fit enough to embark on this hike. Your dogs cannot communicate this but when they are hiking alongside you, they require frequent hydration just like you do. Keep them hydrated and well-fed. Additionally, it’s always safer to keep them on the leash.

Since the difficulty of this hike is high, this hike is not suitable for kids.

This place is a paradise for bird-watchers where you can find birds like Cooper’s Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Bald Eagle, Turkey Vulture, Osprey.

The park timings are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Parking facilities are available for $6. Camping is permitted along the trail. You can communicate with the park authorities for the details on this number: (760) 788-0250.

Swimming, wading, & jumping in and around waterfalls is prohibited.

You can drive your car up until this point. Use GPS to get to this point. If you follow the directions correctly, you can get here easily.

I recommend you to carry 2-3 litres of water when you’re hiking on this trail because there are no sources of water available.

Pay attention to road and trail closure signage. Sightings of snakes such as Rattlesnakes, Racer, Black Snake, Smooth Greensnake, Queen Snake, Garter Snake have been done in this area so keep an eye out for these reptiles. Never try to intimidate the snakes. Wild animals found in this region are Red Fox White Tailed Deer, Jaguarundis, and smaller Wild Black Cats. Stay safe and have a word with the local authorities to take precautionary measures for dealing with the wild animals.

As long as you are aware about the route and are carrying either a physical map or a digital map, you can do this hike pretty much on your own without hiring any guide.

There are no specific technical requirements for this hike.

In addition to the usual hiking gear, we recommend you pack a mosquito repellent, sun protection, snacks, and trekking poles.

Here is the list of typical hiking gear that you must carry for all the hikes:

1. 2-3 Liters of water
2. Sun hat or cap
3. Good Hiking boots
4. Light snacks to munch on during breaks, Trail Mix, Fresh fruits / Dried fruits such as dates, figs / Nuts mix, etc. for eating along on the trail
5. Personal medications and a first-aid kit
6. Sun goggles
7. Wet tissues
8. Cameras (optional)