HIDDEN Waterfalls of Ojai - Matilija Falls

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  • @UnstoppableTramp
    @UnstoppableTramp 6 років тому +11

    Epic brother! I would like anyone to point to a UA-camr that gets out and does it more than this guy!! Beautiful waterfall and well done for finding it. Google maps messes with me at the best of times. voted!

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому +1

      Thanks man! I love this stuff!

  • @mountainman4987
    @mountainman4987 5 років тому +9

    No better feeling in the entire world than when you first discover a new area in nature! Most uplifting feeling in the universe!

  • @californiathroughmylens
    @californiathroughmylens 6 років тому +1

    Great job on the video. Looks like a really cool trail and some awesome waterfalls!

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому +1

      Hey thanks Josh! I read there's another 5 or 6 falls beyond where we stopped. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

  • @GabrielTravelerVideos
    @GabrielTravelerVideos 6 років тому +2

    Groovy tunes and good views man! That waterfall swimming hole at the end was amazing.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому

      It was soooo cold, but invigorating! Thanks Gabe!

  • @hillrunner2
    @hillrunner2 3 роки тому +1

    That was too kool, enjoyed this video thanks for sharing. Will try this adventure.

  • @johnbeck7565
    @johnbeck7565 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for making this video, going to be checking these falls out this week!

  • @Zambita25
    @Zambita25 4 роки тому +1

    Because of your wonderful video I make my reservation to be go on May 🙌 can't wait to the hike looks awesome...

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  4 роки тому +1

      have fun!

    • @Zambita25
      @Zambita25 4 роки тому +1

      @@JesseStLouis Thank you I will I watching your other videos ☺️

  • @pinaylp4174
    @pinaylp4174 4 роки тому +1

    hello..new viewers here..wow very nice video..thanks for sharing...sending a like with a smile from chicago and bukidnon,mindanao,philippines

  • @bongbongtravels6108
    @bongbongtravels6108 5 років тому +1

    I was in the area last Friday at Rose Valley Falls lower and upper tier. I'll have to come back for this one.

  • @johnyybravo2
    @johnyybravo2 4 роки тому +1

    Man this video is amazing. Thank you for sharing

  • @nelsonmolina1846
    @nelsonmolina1846 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Heading there tomorrow 🤟

  • @MikeLukins
    @MikeLukins 2 роки тому +1

    Fun hike.. Matilija is not pronounced like 'Matt-a-LEE-ha'.. More like 'Ma-TiLL-e-ha' with a short e..

  • @michelleevans7637
    @michelleevans7637 3 роки тому +5

    No!! This is sacred spot of the chumash , you should not be telling people about this one!!!

  • @20robertang
    @20robertang 6 років тому +2

    Great camera you got there, crisp video. What’s the lens you used? Thumbs up!

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому +2

      I use a Lumix G85 with a 12-60 kit lense

  • @fgo469
    @fgo469 2 роки тому

    How long would you say it took to reach that last waterfall and how long to make it back?

  • @jennewton396
    @jennewton396 3 роки тому

    Love this one even more! My father lived in Ojai for years!!!! Thank you again for the inspiration! Jen

  • @vinceflores9422
    @vinceflores9422 2 роки тому

    Hey were you able to launch your drone at the end where the waterfalls are ?

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  2 роки тому +1

      No, it's a wilderness area

    • @vinceflores9422
      @vinceflores9422 2 роки тому

      @@JesseStLouis ok ya because when I got to the end last time my drone launched but wouldn’t go up past a certain height it was like there was an imaginary wall

  • @jgood6088
    @jgood6088 5 років тому +12

    Matilija (MA-Till-LY- A) Falls.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  3 роки тому

      Wjat are you tjahlking abhjout?

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  3 роки тому

      🤔I'm not convinced

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  3 роки тому

      @Bob Bottoms yep just messing around because literally 100s of people have commented the same thing on this video

  • @Mapleaple
    @Mapleaple 4 роки тому +1

    Haha I live near there. You hiked into the peoples property past that fence gate. Just above that to the left theres a small trail with signs that guides you past the homes without walking past their gate. The forest service people will tell you not to walk into their property there with the gate that divided into 2 roads. The first set of homes is allowed, the homes with the Avocado farms yes too. Once you are at the oil rig you are past all the private property. To new people don't take the Avocados they will hunt you down! jk...but don't do it.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  4 роки тому +1

      I think you might be referring to Santa Paula Punch Bowls?

    • @Mapleaple
      @Mapleaple 4 роки тому +1

      @@JesseStLouis Oh yah I forgot the Avocados are over there. Haha glad they cleaned up Punch Bowl from all those stupid people messing up the trails. Got them mixed up. But still when you pass the first set of homes they are chill about it. But the last homes once you past the rock bridge the nice lady keeps up on. You hike a bit and get to a fork road, one goes up the hills to the left Forest Rte 5N13 , and the other goes to a closed off gate. If you take the road that goes to the left theres a small hiking trail that goes behind the peoples properties.... I hear those people are not so welcoming. Either way its not like they have a say so in the matter.

  • @romeras600
    @romeras600 6 років тому +2

    Man that looks amazing!

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому

      Oh it is! I highly recommend it!

  • @thetexan8365
    @thetexan8365 4 роки тому +1

    My wife and I are headed out to that area, being it's a National Forest you can camp there as long as you're 100' from the water, did you see any signs of dispersed camping? Cool video.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  4 роки тому +2

      I didn't but be careful of rock slide areas

    • @thetexan8365
      @thetexan8365 4 роки тому

      @@JesseStLouis 10-4, Thank you

  • @Rahulkumar-xh3ng
    @Rahulkumar-xh3ng 6 років тому +2

    Incredible Adventurer you are... 👍

  • @williemyself
    @williemyself 6 років тому +1

    I can't believe you jumped in there. I bet it was cold AF. Awesome video!!

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому +1

      Of course I jumped in, how else am I gonna get all up in that ass?? Loooolll

  • @esmeraldaverdin220
    @esmeraldaverdin220 3 роки тому +1

    This place is breathtaking!👌

  • @donryan3
    @donryan3 6 років тому +1

    nice.. Would love to go visit this place.

  • @hbtvproduction
    @hbtvproduction 3 роки тому +1

    Love your channel - been dying to go here. Hope there’s the same amount of water in 2021 as when you shot this video in 2018. Droughts are a bummer.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  3 роки тому

      Thanks, yeah I hope it still flowing too for you

    • @jonathanl2769
      @jonathanl2769 3 роки тому +1

      Went up here last week. Definitely still enough water to splash around, but a lot less than what you see in this video. Trail is in better shape though.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  3 роки тому

      Good to hear the trail is better

  • @DOUGandNIKI
    @DOUGandNIKI 6 років тому +1

    Really nicely put together video! I found you from Trinding, watch for us here on UA-cam and Trinding.

  • @sfrobink
    @sfrobink Рік тому

    Thx for the beautiful video! Looks like you had a lot of fun. Btw, Matilija is pronounced Ma-til'-i'-ha', emphasis on the 2nd and 4th syllable.

  • @mid_city_quesadillas
    @mid_city_quesadillas 3 роки тому +2

    If u go up you'll find another beautiful water fall that's not the last one

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  3 роки тому

      Yeah I know, ran outta daylight, lol... I'll be back

  • @ChiRusNkFUSA
    @ChiRusNkFUSA 2 роки тому

    How do you avoid not getting lost?

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  2 роки тому

      Follow the river upstream and then return by following the river downstream

  • @dant3113
    @dant3113 5 років тому

    Looks awesome man. Do you always travel alone?

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  5 років тому

      No usually with my wife

    • @dant3113
      @dant3113 5 років тому

      @@JesseStLouis that is great keep up the good work

  • @stephaniesmith7317
    @stephaniesmith7317 5 років тому +3

    Wow looking at all that desert chaparral and surrounding hillside you would never guess there would be such an oasis with an awesome falls like that. Pretty cool exploring!

  • @bjornolfactory9363
    @bjornolfactory9363 4 роки тому +3

    Watch out for the Manticores and Skinwalkers. They must be every where according to 4chan.

  • @MariaEdtrudeSifton
    @MariaEdtrudeSifton 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing . Is the hike going to the falls an easy one because I am a beginner when it comes to hiking .

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  4 роки тому

      I'd recommend lower Rose Valley Falls as a good beginner hike

  • @dini5894
    @dini5894 6 років тому +3

    I’m out here in Santa Monica. Thanks for all the new spots to hit JSL you’re the man! Keep up the fire content and ur channel will grow for real

  • @adamhack7777
    @adamhack7777 6 років тому

    How are you able to travel so much??

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому

      Lately most of my adventures have been on the weekends

  • @truthserum5202
    @truthserum5202 4 роки тому +1

    You may not realize that when at those waterfalls, you were in a earthquake fault zone as seen by all the layers of horizontal and wavy strata. It's always a give away.

  • @billlincoln9883
    @billlincoln9883 6 років тому +2

    This is a sick place one of my favorites! I haven't been there since the fire. There is a total of 5 waterfalls if you keep going. Probably really hard to keep going since the fire but not to many did before the fire either. Awesome video. There are alot of cool hikes in Ojai.

  • @Blanden888
    @Blanden888 6 років тому +1

    Great video. This first waterfall you approached were on the north fork of the trail I think. Me and a buddy did an overnight trip and took the fork that heads north never reaching bigger waterfalls, next time I will go the other way. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RemyMac12
    @RemyMac12 6 років тому +3

    Awesome video but listening to you say mahtileeuhha over & over again makes me wana jump off a cliff with no water at the bottom lmao

  • @kathyneville9768
    @kathyneville9768 4 роки тому

    I lived on matilija canyon road 1993. Lived in Ojai for 14 years and hiking was my life.
    Lol...he needs to know how to pronounce Matilija. 🕊

  • @ckhsyearbook
    @ckhsyearbook 5 років тому +1

    Which trailhead did you start on? Planning on going to this hike tomorrow.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  5 років тому +2

      We started at the Matilija Trail Trailhead

    • @ckhsyearbook
      @ckhsyearbook 5 років тому +1

      Jesse St Louis thank you! Can’t wait to see what the waterfalls look like after all the recent rain.

    • @ckhsyearbook
      @ckhsyearbook 5 років тому +1

      We went, but couldn’t find it. Followed the creek, but next time. It looks so different after all the rain we had this season. There was a seasonal waterfall we saw though. It was beautiful!

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  5 років тому

      Sounds like you still had fun. Rock on!

  • @Lemurai
    @Lemurai 4 роки тому +1

    Got a good inna woods story?

  • @georgeazul
    @georgeazul 5 років тому +2

    Just above that last waterfall you went into there is the main waterfall all you have to do is climb over it there is a rope which you can see to your right once your at the top you'll see it it's beautiful :)

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  5 років тому +1

      Yeah I know but it was starting to get dark. I'll be back again, though!! Thanks 🤙

  • @flat_life750
    @flat_life750 6 років тому +2

    so sick brother, i want to go check out San Ysidro falls one of these days..

  • @CarlosMartinez-rz8gq
    @CarlosMartinez-rz8gq 3 роки тому

    All hail red line 🙏🏽

  • @jacoblehman2873
    @jacoblehman2873 4 роки тому +1

    That’s actually the first of 5 waterfalls stacked on top of one another hard to tell when your below but they are just past the one you stopped at and are by far the best and the last one has a large cave above it you can climb to (little sketchy tho) and a pond at the bottom and it’s weird being in a pond on the edge of a cliff

  • @jgood3047
    @jgood3047 2 роки тому

    Pronounced Ma till a ha Not Mont te leya Falls. Everyone gets it wrong.

  • @lethrbear32
    @lethrbear32 6 років тому +7

    My mom lives in Ojai....and its pronounced "Muh-tilla-ha". 😉

  • @OutdoorAthleticEnthusiasts
    @OutdoorAthleticEnthusiasts 6 років тому +1

    Love this falls and the pools. Going to have to do this one as well.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому +1

      There's 6 more after the one we stopped at!!

    • @OutdoorAthleticEnthusiasts
      @OutdoorAthleticEnthusiasts 6 років тому

      @@JesseStLouis I'm so down to run to all of them and hit them all in one day

  • @edenuccio3690
    @edenuccio3690 6 років тому

    Any gpx files to share?

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому

      No, sorry. It's pretty straightforward though.

  • @joshuabiggerstaff5722
    @joshuabiggerstaff5722 5 років тому +1

    Stoked I found this. Thanks Jesse

  • @michaelkingsbury4305
    @michaelkingsbury4305 4 роки тому +1

    ma Till aha. Take it from a native.

  • @waterfallmadman
    @waterfallmadman 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful falls. !

  • @fasteddylove876
    @fasteddylove876 5 років тому +1

    New subscriber. 1,175 views? Come on folks. (Well, been on youtube for a few years now & I'm just discovering you--so I guess it's somewhat self-explanatory--based on that.) In any case, great videos. Thanks for posting.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  5 років тому

      Thanks so much! Don't worry, they'll catch on, lol. Welcome to the party!! 🤙

  • @1MNUTZ
    @1MNUTZ 5 років тому

    DOPE

  • @draxinavd1711
    @draxinavd1711 4 роки тому +1

    Say Matilija right... also this isn't hidden

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  4 роки тому

      Oh no?

    • @draxinavd1711
      @draxinavd1711 4 роки тому +1

      @@JesseStLouis depends if you are from this county it's a well known spot

  • @RemyMac12
    @RemyMac12 6 років тому +1

    That last waterfall usually has a rope on the right hand side & you can climb up to 2 more sets of water falls

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому +1

      Yeah actually I did some research and there's 6 more waterfalls back there. I'm probably going to go back to explore those soon.

    • @RemyMac12
      @RemyMac12 6 років тому +1

      +Jesse St Louis Oh wow I heard there was a few more but I didn’t know it was that many. I’ve been to the 2 above them but never any further. There was a rope on the left hand side that took you up to a high point but we couldn’t find anywhere to go from there & it was sketchy the rope was super frayed. Best of luck, I look forward to seeing the video!

  • @RemyMac12
    @RemyMac12 6 років тому +6

    It’s pronounced muh-tilla-ha!!! 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому +3

      I use the traditional Native American pronunciation 😎👍

    • @RemyMac12
      @RemyMac12 6 років тому

      +Jesse St Louis Well shoot you learn sumthing new everyday! That’s the correct Chumash pronunciation?

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  6 років тому +2

      Idk, I'm just being a smartass, lol

    • @lethrbear32
      @lethrbear32 6 років тому +1

      Beat me to it...

  • @jonathonnordyke
    @jonathonnordyke 5 років тому +2

    Great video I live in Ojai! Just a heads up you pronounced matilija wrong. We take that pretty seriously lol 😜

    • @gonnahitcharide
      @gonnahitcharide 4 роки тому +1

      Exactly, fellow Ojaian here. It is pronounced Ma-TILL-a-ha.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  4 роки тому +1

      🙌

    • @mr.bnatural3700
      @mr.bnatural3700 3 роки тому

      @@gonnahitcharide I think it's May-Tilly-Jay....

    • @jonathonnordyke
      @jonathonnordyke 3 роки тому

      @@gonnahitcharide i totally just realize i just spelt it haha! but yeah!

  • @dant3113
    @dant3113 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome. You missed a few cool spots. I travel all over the country searching for the best hidden amazing spots. It be awesome to hike with you seems like you're crazy adventurous like myself.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  4 роки тому

      Thanks Dan. Yeah I know there's more up that canyon. I was actually looking into doing the whole canyon from the top and rappelling all the waterfalls. Would probably be a multi day affair. I'll keep you in mind for when I return to the states!

    • @dant3113
      @dant3113 4 роки тому +1

      @@JesseStLouis rapelleing those falls will be awesome. I'm thinking of doing the Santa Anita area this week but it might be closed. I probably have to move my GPS somewhere else. Awesome, let me know when you return stay safe out there my friend.

  • @alludoactivities791
    @alludoactivities791 3 роки тому

    Born and raised in Ojai 40+ years... it was actually my junior high school as well. You are not pronouncing Matilija correctly... :-( First time I heard someone say it that way. It's actually "MA-TIL-I-HA". Nice video tho

  • @theluckyoar
    @theluckyoar 5 років тому +1

    Mattila ha

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  5 років тому

      Since you're the very first person to correct me, you win a free t-shirt! 👍

  • @jeneencastillo5085
    @jeneencastillo5085 4 роки тому +1

    I did this hike earlier this month solo. ( This video inspired me) and went through every obstacle it was an amazing adventure. Thank you for these videos. I also did Santa Paula Punch Bowls a while ago and omg what a beautiful journey ! Keep Exploring these amazing waterfalls !

  • @monicaestill
    @monicaestill 4 роки тому

    Ma-til-a-ha

  • @johnpuccetti9383
    @johnpuccetti9383 6 років тому +1

    Did you ever get your feet wet inside of your boots?

  • @jennewton396
    @jennewton396 3 роки тому

    There are also some hidden hot springs you should check out

  • @jacobsenjim96
    @jacobsenjim96 3 роки тому

    the way you say Matilija pains me

  • @KaliCoultas
    @KaliCoultas 2 роки тому

    MUH-TIL-EH-HA = MATILIJA

  • @johnnyjohnston6919
    @johnnyjohnston6919 5 років тому

    Beautiful, but learn how to pronounce the word. Matilija (muh-till-ih- ha)

  • @DovieRuthAuthor
    @DovieRuthAuthor 3 роки тому

    Ma TIL uh ha.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  3 роки тому

      Are you sure? I'm just not convinced

    • @DovieRuthAuthor
      @DovieRuthAuthor 3 роки тому

      @@JesseStLouis Yup, I've lived near Ojai for 50+ years.

  • @jondoe5392
    @jondoe5392 4 роки тому +1

    Mah-tall-EE-ha, lol, I literally cut most of that brush to get there. BTW that easement you walked through, the owner’s name is buzz and he’s an asshole. You are correct after 4 years of no maintenance the land is free to access by the public through the blue heron property.

  • @C-NoteMac
    @C-NoteMac 6 років тому +2

    It's pronounced Muh-tileh-ha.