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Black Star Falls

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Black Star Falls

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    Location: Orange County, California, United States

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    August 5, 2023

    Hiking

    Black Star Canyon is home to the Black Star Falls, a natural waterfall thats in the Santa Ana Mountains of eastern Orange County. The water for the falls is from the watershed of the Santa Ana River. This area is dog friendly and very popular. In this area there are turkey vultures, Pacific tree frogs, Mexican free-tailed bats. There are also a few types of snakes including the harmless striped garter snakes, and venomous Southern Pacific rattlesnakes.

    July 6, 2019

    Hiking

    Great Hike! Especially for kids that like climbing and scrambling!

    December 8, 2023

    Cycling

    The Black Star Falls cascade down the rugged cliffs, forming a breathtaking natural spectacle. While the falls aren't far from the road, the terrain necessitates leaving your bike behind and continuing the journey on foot.

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    Best Hikes to Black Star Falls

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    1. Black Star Falls — Coal Canyon Ecological Preserve

    11.2km

    03:16

    290m

    290m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 530 m

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