Recreation Region: Trabuco Ranger District Tenaja Falls Trail Once you reach the trailhead, a pleasant half-hour hike will take you to Tenaja Falls - a dramatic sight when water is flowing. Spring is the best season to view the falls as active wildlife flock to the water and an abundance of wildflowers and birds are present. Tenaja is pronounced TEN-A-HA and is the word for a rock basin that holds water. Short hike or Scenic Hike? Tenaja Falls is in a remote spot, so if you can make the time to do the longer hike, I'd recommend taking the scenic route. You'll find solitude, unspoiled beauty, and a mellow trail. Epic Falls: Experience the breath taking beauty of Tenaja Falls, a hidden gem in a remote part of a huge mountain range in San Mateo Canyon near Murrietta Ca.

The trail is great for exercise. It is great for families. Watch out for poison oak, which is all along the trail. A broken down, rusted car or truck is off to the side of the path. The bumper is nice, but the rest is all rusted.I don't know the history of it. At the beginning of the hike we saw two road runners. When we got to the top of the waterfall we saw a salamander. There were flakes of ... Tenaja Falls is a 150ft multi-drop seasonal waterfall reached by a 1.5-mile round-trip hike flanked by wildflowers to pools at the top after a long crossing. Once you cross that, you will see signage to the falls. It may sound like you hear running water, but it was just the wind breezing through the trees. Also, stop at the Tejana Trail head to use the restroom, but continue down the road to get to the parking to the Tejana Falls trail. 1 lane, very wind-y, drive slow!!!! Have you ever wondered about the hidden gems of Southern California? Tenaja Falls is one such treasure waiting to be explored. Nestled in the Cleveland National Forest, this stunning waterfall offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. With a 150-foot drop, the falls create a mesmerizing sight, especially after a good rain. The hike to reach Tenaja Falls is moderate ... Tenaja Falls: 150 Foot Tiered Waterfall in Cleveland National Forest On my quest to document the waterfalls of Southern California, I came across this gem that is pretty hidden from the standard trails and roads that hikers take. Just getting to the trailhead is half the battle, as it includes 5 miles down a one-lane road that is not maintained. Tenaja Falls (and beyond) Scouting Hike, Cleveland National Forest Looking down canyon toward Tenaja Falls and Wildomar Road 7S04. I put this photo first to give a sense of the hike -- a scouting trip up this drainage. Maybe 0.1 mile from the Tenaja Falls Trailhead, you come to this sign which can't be any more plain.

Tenaja Falls: 150 Foot Tiered Waterfall in Cleveland National Forest On my quest to document the waterfalls of Southern California, I came across this gem that is pretty hidden from the standard trails and roads that hikers take. Just getting to the trailhead is half the battle, as it includes 5 miles down a one-lane road that is not maintained. Tenaja Falls (and beyond) Scouting Hike, Cleveland National Forest Looking down canyon toward Tenaja Falls and Wildomar Road 7S04. I put this photo first to give a sense of the hike -- a scouting trip up this drainage. Maybe 0.1 mile from the Tenaja Falls Trailhead, you come to this sign which can't be any more plain.

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