Grew up near Pasadena. A few friends and I would hike up around Eaton canyon and slip through a fenced off area. It’s been a long time (1971-73) since I’ve been there, but I think we would go through a tunnel and come out by a river. We just hiked up the river and you would come to a pool with a waterfall and a rope. Climb up the rope and another pool and waterfall with rope. It when on and on like that. Maybe 10-15 pools with a rope. We called it the Pools. Hardly ever saw anyone else.
The interesting thing is that most people who are keen on trashing and disrespecting hidden spots only go to hidden spots that are close. A person that trashes will most likely not be a person to devote energy to nature hikes, meaning that these hidden spots that require effort and hiking will still remain pristine and clean. Only hidden spots in a walkable/easy range will probably be trashed, which is why places like McWay falls in Big Sur which is right off the road is probably off-limits.
people that watch my videos are respectful of nature yezzir thats why i followed you. looking for so cal spots i can take my siblings to cool places n show them theres better things to do OFF yourr phone and outside ! respect bro keep doin your thing
This is the year for this hike. Nice and shaded (for the most part), lots of water 💦 and pool. Just be sure footed because much of the trail has been eroded on the steep and narrow parts.
Outstanding place to hike !! You have to hike down a small part of a old road you pass 2 model t stuck in the water . Back in the days you can fish all along the path.. if you hike 5 miles in you come across a very old church. You will be at end of mountain looking down la county . Only a few have seen this site but very worth it . Oh yeah.. don’t get caught in the dark....
Just letting you know ive seen snakes in those water pools that are just past where the trail splits from Switzer falls going to bear canyon at 6:40. I've seen them swimming in those pools during spring look before you swim
New to your channel, but yeah bro, nobody watching these videos are looking for something to trash out or ruin. I totally appreciate all and any info that I glean from your videos. Sik
really appreciate your attitude towards sharing trails/locations. most of these internet hiker poeple think they are planting a flag somewhere and not divulging whe they are and acting like its some bigfucking secret. the mountains were here before and will remain after all of us.
I think people like that are coming from a good place. They want the land to be protected and I totally understand but I just think they always assume the worst. My main goal is to inspire people to do more, explore more and find adventure WHILE at the same time taking care of the land. Thanks for watching.
I tried looking for it today, fell on some rocks because of loose gravel, so went back to my car. I’m gonna try it again tomorrow but with a crew. There’s a lot of running water and those mini pools look amazing right now.
The Middle Arroyo (Royal Gorge) is one of the most remote areas in the Front Range! In all my 60; years hiking the San Gabriels, I never got into that area. I hiked some of Bear Canyon from bottom up and from Tom Sloan Saddle down. I saw Bear Canyon BEFORE the 1958 burn that took out all of Bear and the Arroyo to Red Box-55;000 acres. Such a tragedy. A ranger told me they had planted Sequoias in Bear Canyon. I’m sure that because the fire crowned out throughout the drainage, they were wiped out. The fire was named the Woodwardia fire because a disgruntled ranger set the blaze under the Woodwardia Bridge on the Angeles Crest! Too bad that a**hole didn’t burn up in it!
Jesse St Louis good.. i usually try not hike alone because im not an expert or an amateur 😅! But once in awhile my friend would talk about missing 411, people that get lost in National parks and never returned 😭 #StaySafe friend
Jesse, I love your videos! But the library music is distracting, It's always mixed way louder than your voice track and the sound just doesn't seem to fit the landscapes.
You should have seen this and San Gabriel River 40 years ago! The water volume was a LOT more. Sadly the water table has been dropping in So. Cal ever since the early 1900's. It used to be really challenging to hike up San Gabriel or any of the side canyons because of the water. LOL now there are signs and developed paths etc. Not like the "old days".
I would have loved to explored the San Gabes back then! Even now though, there's still some beautiful remote areas only accessible by rappelling in, which is why I got into canyoneering there in SoCal. You'd love it.
Jesse St Louis LOL yea me out there exploring & enjoying too.... Not just watching vids. Haha Just keep doing what you do!!! 🌲🌲💜💙 It really is refreshing to see these vids when there is so many HORRIBLE THINGS GOING ON IN THIS WORLD...
I agree, your viewers are respectful of nature and want to celebrate it, not exploit it. The harder it is to get to, the less likely the riff raff will get to it.
Hey Jesse! Great video brother. I went yesterday and tried finding it. When you went dow bear mountain trail and came to the fork where the river from bear mountain meets switzer falls river , did you then follow the river up? Or went down ?
yo bro, on the level, thats whats wrong with the world today. Yo share away bro, looking forward to exploring all these spots after u share them. Thank you for living the dream man!!
Hey man you should try the devils canyon hike there is a stream with trout it is also in the angles national forest it is right by the chilao camp site just make sure you take the right cloth plan according to the weather because it can get 0 degrees to 110 degrees but it is a nice hike
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@@JesseStLouis in October I come to that area for deer hunting and that place has a lot of bears and deer specifically does but there is not so many coyotes I’ve seen one but that’s s all the animals I’ve seen in the area
The one near the bridge, it's called devil's falls as well (opposed to the real devil's falls). I think maybe it was dubbed that by the locals, not positive, but that's what we call it.
Yoel Quevedo I think officers would use discretion, also you can legally carry it in a lock box in a hiking backpack, i hate California concealment laws.. by the time you unlock your gun, load your mag your dead but it really depends I don’t think they would enforce strict gun laws in the mountains were there are less people more “wild” creatures that can attack you depends on county, local law enforcement
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I'm with you on the garbage. People leaving garbage all over nature, deserve to meet the mountain lions 😝 when I'm in the mountains here, like above the tree line, I actually carry even my poop to the next appropriate place of disposal. Pisses me off picking up plastic bags, cans etc... really just typing about it now I'm almost cracking the screen 😝
Jesse St Louis it’s one of the few things that really triggers me. We have this mountain road Rallarvegen you can ride a bike from 1444 m above sea level down to 2m in a day, it’s the old workers road for building the railroad. Thing is, there’s a certain type of people who does this, like some of the people who do, high income with $6000 bikes and trying to make the best time. Down as well as up. They don’t give a shit about the awesome scenery, it’s just all about being the fastest and bragging rights. They use this energy gel and those packets are scattered all the way along the road. I was biking with a 100lb backpack and chased one of these shitbags down and made him go back and clean up his mess 😂I just snapped.
@@JesseStLouis I was there 2 days ago. It was the most amazing hike ever!! 100 foot waterfall. Lots and lots of rocks and Boulder hopping. At least 10 smaller waterfalls before you get to the top which is the biggest waterfall. Soooo sooo amazing!!
Jesse St Louis ide be shaking in my water soaked boots ! I love hiking but night time hikes spook me to death. Great bravery to those who don’t mind it haha like yourself
Awesome vids Jesse!! Respect how you care, as we do, about trails and watering holes not being abuse. Some people just belong on concrete trails!! Question....do you or anyone know of a spot, I believe in the San Fernando valley area, of a very large pool. There’s a few diving spots, one at least 50 feet and a huge rock formation in middle of pool where people dive off. Went there many years ago and think it has a Hollywood theme name. They say it’s where many episodes of the original Star Trek were filmed!! Does look like a moon scene. I would appreciate it bro. Keep up the great work man!! 🤫
I did this hike a few day ago and love it. I too worry about people trashing the place due to the fact that I did find trash along my hike! I did picked up trash that I found and disposed of it properly. Unfortunately some people are just assholes!
@@JesseStLouis Oh really? Lol. No offense! I just think you look like Shane! But I find your hiking trips a blessing and inspiring because I also grew up in LA and use to hike in these areas as young as 5 with my father and younger brother. I am 40 now. These connections with nature, I have found to be spiritual, educational, life changing for me. Over the years, I've noticed as I go back to city life after hiking around my favorite LA county areas and in other National Parks around California, other States, I have had school, career and work opportunities that seem more easier for me to attain! Right now, my relationship with my fiancee has also changed! She and I are going to get married! I proposed to her, she said yes! Nature has had this effect on my life!
@@JesseStLouis Thank you Jesse! I will continue to watch your videos and learn from them. Be blessed in all areas of your life and enjoy your adventures!🙏
Jesse, is the royal gorge and the royal pool off of the Bear Canyon trail? I went all the way to the Bear Canyon campground and was looking for the conjunction but missed it somewhere I guess. Help me out please. I'm trying to figure out how to get there for my next hike in a week. Thanks
-I got 5 or 6 miles back to the car Wait what..its dark. How did you find your way back?🤯. You dont look worried. I'm so confused..how can someone be so calm in a place where 1.its dark 2.there are wild animals that will try to eat you and you cant see them. Plz help me understand how you got back
Well I had a headlamp to light my way and just followed the creek back up stream to where I turned down it. The animals are usually gonna be just as scared as you. Really just black bears, maybe a mountain lion or coyote might be up there, no big deal.
The more you put yourself in situations like this, the more you realize that most fear is irrational. Yes you must be cautious and careful, but even if you look both ways when crossing a street, you can still get hit by a bus. The unknown is exciting to me and the more you jump headfirst into adventure, the more exciting it will be for you too!🤙
My ancestors have been swimming there for thousands of years it's a hidden gem and it runs year round so for people to say there's only a few creeks they'd be surprised👍
Maybe a little lecture to those who do trash sites. It's so common now. People that go into nature and then trash it. Disgusting. No one educates them.
