Cedar Creek Falls Trail Guide

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Cedar Creek Falls Trail is one of San Diego’s most popular hikes. The trail offers epic views of the San Diego River Gorge before you arrive at Cedar Creek Falls, almost the perfect waterfall, plunging 80 feet down into a bowl-shaped pool of clear water. It’s such a popular hike that you need a permit to do it. The extra work is worth it though, the experience is magical, but you need to avoid the crowds if you can. In this guide I’ll tell you everything you need to know to make the best of this hike.
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[@travisfinnern2779]

I wanted to thank you for all your videos. I watch every time (if available) before a hike in So Cal. Super helpful. Happy Hiking.

[@Hikingguy]

Big thank you!

[@joeboxerrr]

went for my first time this past Friday and swam... I love that the water's flowing good at the moment

[@Hikingguy]

Nice, yea, the bowl looked nice, crystal clear water. I had swam in there a few years ago but it was a bit warmer than it was on this day. It's a great spot until the crowds show up.

[@fga1985]

Thank you for the nice video! It helps to know where I am going for the first time this coming weekend.

[@Hikingguy]

You're welcome and have fun, hopefully the video gives you an idea of what to expect

[@newgrowth74]

I’m hiking this tomorrow. I hope the waterfall is flowing!

[@TupeloHoney6104]

Thanks Cris, great job!! Looking forward to doing this!!

[@Hikingguy]

Have fun! It's a classic

[@TNT_FPV]

Very nice video i hope to be able to check this out one day, thank you!

[@Hikingguy]

You're welcome, and def add to the list for winter / spring when it's green and there's water flowing, it's a solid hike

[@stepheneikmeier1866]

Cris another great hike that I bet almost all of hikers in SD do not know about. You are the new Jerry Schadd of Hiking San Diego. ( and OC, LA Riv, San Burdo) And other parts. Did I mention Turtle Head Pk or Mt Charelston in NV (Las Vegas) Keep it up Cris.

[@Hikingguy]

Ha well thank you again, and yea, trying to get the "best of" hikes up - so many great places and SD is nice when spots north are snowy or too crowded. Glad you're digging them! 👍👍👍

[@ivetg.420]

Other than the permit, do you need an adventure pass to park?

[@petterjimenez1]

Hello, very useful information, one question is are you allowed to use a drone ?

[@Hikingguy]

It's a National Forest, so as far as I know, yes. If it were a Wilderness Area, you can't.

[@KelsoTeam77]

We have a permit for this weekend. Was this on the weekend? I haven't been here in ages, but have heard stories where there are hoards of people (which I don't enjoy when hiking). How early did you go? Great video, thanks!

[@Hikingguy]

I did this on a weekday at sunrise because I wanted to make the video without getting other people in it. I've done it prob a dozen times over the year, sunrise has always been good. Once I left around 830am and it was already crowded. I'd say leave when it's dark and you'll prob have the falls to yourself. FYI they let 75 groups in with 5 person max / per group.

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

Where are the camp sites?

[@stangeric1]

Is this trail open to bikes?

[@GQRS]

How long is the hike..?

[@Hikingguy]

check link in description

[@anthonylombardo4829]

What time did you go to beat the crowds

[@Hikingguy]

Sunrise

[@patrickpatterson3735]

What it’s illegal to jump off the rocks now?

[@Hikingguy]

People died

[@jaimiew1681]

How deep is the water?

[@Hikingguy]

Not sure exactly but when it's full its enough to jump into

[@TheOtherJCBroadcast]

It’s been a while since I’ve been there but it’s really really deep, like you could not touch the bottom with out scuba gear kinda deep in the middle. I have jumped from the 50ft cliff back before it was illegal and there was no concern of hitting bottom… I think there was a case in 2008 after the fire when silt made it more shallow but likely not an issue now