Highlight • Historical Site
Beeks Place
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May 26, 2019
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November 22, 2023
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Beeks Place
1
hikers
13.4km
04:04
680m
50m
Hike to Beeks Place and the Doppler Ball via Black Star Canyon, a challenging 8.3-mile route with 2218 feet of elevation gain.
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12
hikers
22.9km
06:50
690m
690m
The Black Star Canyon Trail offers a unique blend of Orange County's natural beauty and rugged terrain, starting with a wide fire road that gradually leads into a challenging creekside scramble. You'll navigate over large boulders, roots, and logs, with dramatic sedimentary cliffs rising above and sycamores providing shade. The highlight is the seasonal Black Star Falls, a 65-foot cascade that truly comes alive after winter rains, making the effort to reach it incredibly rewarding.
This difficult 14.3-mile (22.9 km) hike, with its 2263 feet (690 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 6 hours and 49 minutes. The initial miles are relatively easy, but the final push to the falls involves significant rock scrambling, so sturdy hiking boots are a must. Plan your visit during the cooler, wetter months for the best chance to see the waterfall in full flow, and be prepared for muddy conditions on the fire road after rain.
Beyond its natural allure, Black Star Canyon is steeped in history and folklore, with tales of a Native American massacre and a homesteader murder adding to its mystique. You can still find remnants of stone cabins built by Joseph Beek in the 1930s, like Beeks Place, along the route. This rich historical context, combined with a diverse ecosystem and the challenging terrain, makes the Black Star Canyon Trail a distinctive and memorable adventure in Southern California.
5.0
(1)
15
hikers
20.6km
06:10
650m
650m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 860 m
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