Gay Hiking Series: Three Sisters Falls

Join the gay community for a fun outdoor adventure to Three Sisters Falls. Tucked away in a hidden canyon within Cleveland National Forest, the hike to Three Sisters Falls is remote, spectacular, and fun. Boulder Creek cascades down three smooth granite levels, the "three sisters," and leaves fresh pools where you can swim, dip your feet in, or just enjoy the vibe. We'll most likely grab some pie in Julian on the way back so plan for a full day of fun, getting back around 4 or 5pm.

Where to Meet: We'll meet next to the Mission Valley at 6:45 am (See image below for details. Carpool Options avaialble). Plan to arrive early, so we can leave promptly at 7:00 am. We plan to take off from the Three Sisters Trailhead at 8:30 if you want to meet us there. We'll be taking our time on this hike so please expect to be back to the trailhead around 2pm. We'll take as many breaks as necessary to ensure safety.

Hike Level: Strenuous - Please bring good hiking shoes, sunscreen, hat, and more water than you think you'll need.

Getting There (San Diego Residents): For those driving on their own. Take the 8 East and exit on the 79 North. Turn left on Riverside Drive and pass through the town of Descanso. Riverside Drive becomes Oak Grove Drive and continue on Oak Grove for 1.6 miles until you take a right onto Boulder Creek Road. Continue on Boulder Creek Road for approximately 13 miles to the trail head. Boulder Creek turns from a paved road to a dirt road. Plan to arrive at the trailhead at 8:15am.

Google Maps: Google maps has placed the trail head of Three Sisters Falls on its map system. Cellular reception is often spotty on Boulder Creek so plug in the trail head directions before Descanso.

Carpool: Please register ahead of time as we'll be organizing a carpool for those who are interested.

What to Expect: Three Sisters Falls is just under a 4 mile round trip treacherous hike. Expect near 45 degree ascends and descends and climbs accessible by rope. Upon reaching the valley and creek, expect a half mile of walking and climbing up boulders to the waterfalls itself. On the ascend back to the trail parking lot, you climb 1,060 feet. The majority of the elevation gain is a one mile stretch of the trail. On a hot summer day expect to take at least five breaks before reaching the top of the trail.

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