West Fork Cold Springs Trail to upper Tangerine Falls

Meet on the East side of the Cold Springs Bridge as the Bridge is being replaced

This is a Friday 9:00am meetup!

We will follow the  West Fork of the Cold Springs Trail and split off to follow the less used trail to the upper part of Tangerine falls (a stunning 100ft waterfall). Then it’s back down the steep trail. Hiking Distance: About 3.5 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1200 feet. This is an out and back hike with opportunities to turn back anytime for a shorter hike. Hiking poles are recommended as there is a lot of scree on the upper portion. There is a water crossing but it is not difficult.

Google Maps for the trailhead

DIRECTIONS: Meet at the EAST side of the Cold Springs trailhead bridge on E. Mountain Drive. The bridge is being replaced and we will meet on the east side. From either direction on Fwy 101, exit at Olive Mill Road and turn toward the mountains. Continue up Olive Mill Rd 1.0 mile, crossing East Valley Rd where name changes to Hot Springs Rd. After another 1.0 mile turn left on East Mountain Drive. Go 1.1 miles to trailhead on the right, the bridge over Cold Springs creek is being replaced so make sure you arrive on the east side of the bridge. (You’ll probably see cars & hikers when you first turn onto East Mountain Drive. That is another trailhead.  Do not stop. Continue 1.1 miles.) 

Please join us!