Nice, yea, the bowl looked nice, crystal clear water. I had swam in there a few years ago but it was a bit warmer than it was on this day. It's a great spot until the crowds show up.
It’s been a while since I’ve been there but it’s really really deep, like you could not touch the bottom with out scuba gear kinda deep in the middle. I have jumped from the 50ft cliff back before it was illegal and there was no concern of hitting bottom… I think there was a case in 2008 after the fire when silt made it more shallow but likely not an issue now
Cris another great hike that I bet almost all of hikers in SD do not know about. You are the new Jerry Schadd of Hiking San Diego. ( and OC, LA Riv, San Burdo) And other parts. Did I mention Turtle Head Pk or Mt Charelston in NV (Las Vegas) Keep it up Cris.
Ha well thank you again, and yea, trying to get the "best of" hikes up - so many great places and SD is nice when spots north are snowy or too crowded. Glad you're digging them! 👍👍👍
We have a permit for this weekend. Was this on the weekend? I haven't been here in ages, but have heard stories where there are hoards of people (which I don't enjoy when hiking). How early did you go? Great video, thanks!
I did this on a weekday at sunrise because I wanted to make the video without getting other people in it. I've done it prob a dozen times over the year, sunrise has always been good. Once I left around 830am and it was already crowded. I'd say leave when it's dark and you'll prob have the falls to yourself. FYI they let 75 groups in with 5 person max / per group.
Hello, very useful information, one question is are you allowed to use a drone ?
It's a National Forest, so as far as I know, yes. If it were a Wilderness Area, you can't.
I wanted to thank you for all your videos. I watch every time (if available) before a hike in So Cal. Super helpful. Happy Hiking.
Big thank you!
went for my first time this past Friday and swam... I love that the water's flowing good at the moment
Nice, yea, the bowl looked nice, crystal clear water. I had swam in there a few years ago but it was a bit warmer than it was on this day. It's a great spot until the crowds show up.
Other than the permit, do you need an adventure pass to park?
I’m hiking this tomorrow. I hope the waterfall is flowing!
Thank you for the nice video! It helps to know where I am going for the first time this coming weekend.
You're welcome and have fun, hopefully the video gives you an idea of what to expect
Thanks Cris, great job!! Looking forward to doing this!!
Have fun! It's a classic
What it’s illegal to jump off the rocks now?
People died
Very nice video i hope to be able to check this out one day, thank you!
You're welcome, and def add to the list for winter / spring when it's green and there's water flowing, it's a solid hike
Where are the camp sites?
What time did you go to beat the crowds
Sunrise
How long is the hike..?
check link in description
How deep is the water?
Not sure exactly but when it's full its enough to jump into
It’s been a while since I’ve been there but it’s really really deep, like you could not touch the bottom with out scuba gear kinda deep in the middle. I have jumped from the 50ft cliff back before it was illegal and there was no concern of hitting bottom… I think there was a case in 2008 after the fire when silt made it more shallow but likely not an issue now
Is this trail open to bikes?
Cris another great hike that I bet almost all of hikers in SD do not know about. You are the new Jerry Schadd of Hiking San Diego. ( and OC, LA Riv, San Burdo) And other parts. Did I mention Turtle Head Pk or Mt Charelston in NV (Las Vegas) Keep it up Cris.
Ha well thank you again, and yea, trying to get the "best of" hikes up - so many great places and SD is nice when spots north are snowy or too crowded. Glad you're digging them! 👍👍👍
We have a permit for this weekend. Was this on the weekend? I haven't been here in ages, but have heard stories where there are hoards of people (which I don't enjoy when hiking). How early did you go? Great video, thanks!
I did this on a weekday at sunrise because I wanted to make the video without getting other people in it. I've done it prob a dozen times over the year, sunrise has always been good. Once I left around 830am and it was already crowded. I'd say leave when it's dark and you'll prob have the falls to yourself. FYI they let 75 groups in with 5 person max / per group.