Outdoors NearbyOrtega Falls
Ortega Falls is a waterfall in California, about 5 miles from Lakeland Village. It is mapped as about 26 feet (8 m) high and seasonal, may run dry. The closest other named fall is Lion Canyon Falls, about 2 miles away.
| Location | Near Lakeland Village, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Trail parking | San Juan Loop and Bear Canyon Trailheads, about 0.9 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Ortega Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
| Height | about 26 ft (8 m) |
| Flow | seasonal or intermittent |
Location and details from OpenStreetMap. Rocks near falls are slippery, so stay on the trail and behind railings.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Lion Canyon Falls near Lakeland Village · 2 mi · seasonal Directions
- Tenaja Falls near Lakeland Village · 5 mi Directions
- Holly Jim Falls near Trabuco Canyon · 7 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Canyon Falls near Trabuco Canyon · 7 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
- Upper Harding Canyon Falls near Portola Hills · 11 mi · seasonal Directions
- Harding Canyon Falls 33 ft · near Portola Hills · 11 mi · seasonal Directions
- Metrolink Bridge near San Juan Capistrano · 16 mi Directions
- Black Star Canyon Falls 164 ft · near Corona · 18 mi · seasonal Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ortega Falls located?
In California, about 5 miles from Lakeland Village, at 33.6266, -117.4284. The directions link takes you to the nearest road; the last part may be a trail.
Where does the hike to Ortega Falls start?
The closest trail parking on the map is San Juan Loop and Bear Canyon Trailheads, about 0.9 miles from Ortega Falls in a straight line. Check the trail map for the real hiking distance to Ortega Falls.
How tall is Ortega Falls?
About 26 feet (8 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
Does Ortega Falls flow all year?
It is marked as seasonal or intermittent, so it can be dry in late summer or fall. Spring and the days after heavy rain are the best times to see it.
What other waterfalls are near Ortega Falls?
Lion Canyon Falls (2 mi), Tenaja Falls (5 mi), Holly Jim Falls (7 mi) and Canyon Falls (7 mi).