Switzer Falls Hike in Angeles National Forest
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Switzer Falls is a great hike in the San Gabriels Mountain Range that is around 4.5 miles and goes to two different waterfalls. I did the hike in July 2019 and there was still a decent amount of water from all of the rain we had in 2019, making for some nice falls and even a good swimming hole.
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Awe, thanks for the memories!! That was our first date place all the way back to 1979!!😄 Happily Married for 35 years now and we still live hiking!!!
That is so awesome, great place for a first date!
Switzer falls has been one of our favorite hikes for years!
Southern California is underrated when it comes to nature
In 1973, when we'd ditch school at Franklin H.S. in Highland Park to hike to Switzer falls, the water in the pool was deeper. We'd be able to jump off from the top of the fall into the water. It looks only thigh-high now. Storm water must have washed silts down there and filled the pool right up. I'd never dare to do what we did back then. Thanks for showing me around at a place I haven't visited in decades and decades, and decades. "Maine" says "hello".
Love these videos. I’m glad you’re sharing all these great spots in California for visitors and residents to explore.
No problem, glad you enjoy the videos!
It’s so beautiful, you definitely brave!
I almost died there in 1978. The people I was with took me on the upper trail. It was slippery and I fell into the fall shoes and all. I fell perfectly into the hole made by the water and made my way up to the surface after 20 seconds of struggling to swim up only to be hit by a torrent of water. At that time there was a steel cable to get over a large Boulder that required that you hang with your feet on the Boulder, mountain climber style to get over the Boulder. I didn’t like the idea of hanging in mid air like that and tried crawling over the Boulder. Turning back was not an option as it was a jump to get back on the trail.
Crazy hike going to the upper falls that swim on the lower falls seems refreshing cool!
I was there about a week ago but did not make it down to that waterfall , sadly I ran out of time so I headed back .
Will be looking to it soon to be back again and accomplish it ,
Awesome video !!!!
Cheers 🍻
👍 from Virginia, love learning about your state and thanks for the inspiration. Keep it up!
Thanks for watching!
Man. My brother and I did Switzerland falls a long time ago. This video brings back memories.
It's still a great hike!
Great video I have no idea how you find out about all these cool places to go glad I follow your channels 👍😁
Haha I have been doing this for a long time now which makes it easier to find so many new spots
use the all trails app
The style of your videos set you apart from the other vloggers. Keep it up
Thanks so much, appreciate that!
Very cool! The lower falls reminds me of a small fall on Santa Cruz Island in The Central Valley, as you have to rock scramble up a cliff to go above the falls. And that’s where I stopped! Beautiful 👍
Wowzers !! wudda awesome hike ..gotta add this on my list ..thanks Josh !!!!
Still so much water!
Always looking forward to your awesome videos. And you never disappoint 👍🏼👏🏼
Thanks for that, very kind!
This place is amazing!!
Adding to bucket list when in LA. Thank you!!!!!
No problem!
Glad I found this channel! Awesome!!!!🇺🇸💚🇺🇸
So pretty! Thanks for making this! Not sure if we’re going to do it tomorrow!
Please check out Whitney Canyon Falls in Santa Clarita California, not really flowing yesterday, but a trickle.
It has many levels and drops about 200 feet.
I love that trail
Wow! I was thinking of this hike the other day and you posted this video! That's awesome!!! Thank you!
No problem, have fun if you do it!
I went there in the mid 70s.
I'll stay at lower. That made me so nervous!
haha good call!
Great hike!
Looks like a dope hike!
Great video! Happy hikes!
Thanks a lot, I'm going there this weekend!
No problem, have fun!
That’s a great hike. I grew up hiking that area.
I even got to the ruins of Christ’s chapel one time. Definitely a sketchy hike at that point.
I love ur videos.. thank u friend 👏👏👋👋
Totally helpful! Thank you.
Switzer used to be a zoo on the weekends....1st stop when people head up the Crest.
Looks awesome! I took my son to Sturtevant Falls not far from there. Looks like we found our next hike!
I love Sturtevant and yep, this is another great one for you!
California Through My Lens how hot was it?
It was really hot but we started at 7:30 or so and there is only one section on the way out without shade. The dip in the water made that section not too bad.
California Through My Lens that’s the only problem with inland hikes during the summer. We have had to travel up to big bear for cooler weather.
@@birdbeardbeauty agreed, it is hot at the lower level hikes right now!
awesome video
how deep is the lower falls? 3ft? 6ft?
Try pinecrest in Sonora great places to hike and camp
Great views, but that treacherous trail looks like it could also lead to a waterfaaaaaaallllllll.
hahaha! Best comment so far
Where do you get the adventure pass to park ?
I love your videos! Thank you for being very professional. Through them, I've been able to find awesome places!. Just a question. Have you done Mendocino area?
Great Nice videos.. 👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👌👍👍👍👍👍
Awesomeness
What if I don’t have a parking pass, where can I purchase one?
Adventure pass? How do I obtain one of those? I'd like to go Saturday. Thank you so much for theses videos.
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@@TheJu2ber thank you 🤗 definitely going to get tomorrow.
Yep, I always get mine from Big 5 as well.
7 eleven at Oro Vista and Foothills
@@gloriabran9324 thank you 🤗 so much
how do you get a pass?
Is there any bears , M lions, or other predators? Just want to know so I could come prepared?
Where did you get the parking pass?
How long was the hike? Thanks for the great videos!
About 5 miles round trip, took us 2-3 hours
Nice
is it 4.5 miles each way? is this a good hike for someone in relatively bad shape lol
Thanks for the informative video. What address should I put in my google map to get to the trail head ? I am from NY. Thanks in advance.
How many miles is this from LA COUNTY?!
well done sir.
Thank you!
How do you get your parking lot ticket? First time going
How long does it take to get there ?
Any mountain lions we should worry about??
I am not sure about mountain lions in this area
How do you get an adventure pass?
kelly Johnson big 5
Cool beans I made video here I think going down wat time fall no harness lol
Amazing! I never knew about this hike. Do you remember how much parking was?
You just need a National Forest pass! And be aware, the rangers around there check for the passes on your mirror often.
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You need a pass
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Will come here for my next vacation!🙏🏼😀😄
EXPLAIN THE ADVENTURE PASS JESUS CHRIST
Can't you just Google it?
I just Google it, took me 3 seconds to find it.