Upper Switzer Falls
California · 33-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Upper Switzer Falls is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 33 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Switzer Falls (this page) | — | 33 ft | — | — | — |
| Lower Switzer Falls | 0 mi | 33 ft | — | — | — |
| Royal Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Millard Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Leontine Falls | 4 mi | 131 ft | — | — | — |
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How tall is Upper Switzer Falls?
Upper Switzer Falls is 33 feet (10 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Upper Switzer Falls from a major city?
Upper Switzer Falls is 4 miles from La Cañada Flintridge (about 6 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
34.2579, -118.1549
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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