Stoddard Falls Downstream | Best LA Waterfall Hike | San Gabriel Mountains near Mount Baldy

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @hikebytes
    @hikebytes  4 місяці тому

    🙌 ESCAPE the Crowds by going Downstream after sliding down the main attraction, A 40’ waterslide. Do check the depth before you do it, water depth changes daily. Stay safe and have fun this 4th of July weekend 🤩🙌

  • @deviantslice366
    @deviantslice366 2 місяці тому +4

    While you’re recommending that people visit, you should also recommend they take a large trash bag to pack out the obvious trash found along the way.
    The “strange structure” was a geological survey and hydroelectric station. Very close to there, on the connecting ridge, is a cable spanning the creek which used to support a cable car used for measuring stream depths.
    Further down the road on the right side are the remains of a Boy Scout camp. There used to be a large pond there along with an open-side hut for cooking and sleeping.

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for the info 👍👍we do have a video on our channel about trash cleanup as well .

    • @deviantslice366
      @deviantslice366 2 місяці тому

      It would be nice to include one with every video, especially for that area.
      Note that exemptions for the Adventure Pass include work, and picking up trash is considered work.

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  2 місяці тому

      Thank you😀😀

  • @livithomass
    @livithomass 3 місяці тому +2

    Looks like a blast and so beautiful!

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому

      We had so much fun here ! Especially adventuring downstream from the main waterfall!

  • @usmexgua6559
    @usmexgua6559 3 місяці тому

    This is an enchanting place so beautiful and relaxing and extremely competitive the trails are amazing

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому +1

      We love it there !! Thank you for watching!

  • @MightyMoeBanker
    @MightyMoeBanker 3 місяці тому +1

    …. I Like to join you guys next time around, awesome places! 🫵🏻🤩🍺

  • @CharlieOliverBates
    @CharlieOliverBates 4 місяці тому

    Wowza!

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому

      Kowabunga Dude 😂 did you see the waterfall floor get hit by my camera? Thanks for watching 🙌

  • @vicsol1000
    @vicsol1000 4 місяці тому

    wow ! you did ! it's definitely a good place.

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому +1

      I think Punch Bowls and Stoddard Falls are tied, but it nice to get to the action in 1/4 mile rather than 6.5 miles. The slide is sketchy and wild, I would do it again. Thanks for your support, keep making videos 👍🏻🤩

  • @nature_exploring
    @nature_exploring 4 місяці тому

    Nice! I want to try that slide! Last time I went the flow was super high. It looks a lot better now.

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому +1

      It was a rush!!!!😀

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому +1

      It was amazing going down👍🏻😎

  • @JamesBond-py8xs
    @JamesBond-py8xs 3 місяці тому

    Awsome video! Almost like it's like it's own tropical place in California.. I'm just wondering about how cold the water is, but I've been in Oak Creek, so of it's not colder than that, then I'm ready to go. You guys deserve way more than the number of views you have at the moment. I'm sure you will soon. 😊

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому +1

      Good question!
      It's about the same however near the water slide the water is colder because the rock walls are so high it's shaded until around 2:30-3:00 then the sun hits there and it is beautiful !!!thank you for watching😀😀

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому +1

      Also as you go downstream the water gets a little warmer. We went in the high 80s

  • @silvabakx6396
    @silvabakx6396 2 місяці тому

    mt. baldy is a huge part of me because i've spent so many years living at the foot of it. nothing but good times up there throughout my life. moved to seattle on my own at 20y/o. did a lotta traveling. had some kids, & eventually moved back to this area because of this mountain, this river, (the money) & it's proximity halfway between the ocean & desert. had a few more kids. they're all grown now. my sons & i were up at the falls saturday. it's still flowing strong, many deep pools - this late in august too!? AMAZING! weekdays are the best at this time of year when the students go back to school 😉 need a few more heatwaves before fall. ice cold indeed 😅 last may my son & i hiked a mile up above sea level to bear flats, where we watched a baby rattlesnake eat a whole lizard, from head to toe, & minutes later saw the most beautiful young golden bear in the world, which started running towards us. luckily we were on a trail uphill from it & got a headstart on it lol. i've seen bighorn sheep up there many times too. there are mountain lion warning signs posted on all of the trails just a mile up the road from here, where houses end, bush starts, & the foothills begin to get very steep. happy hiking✌

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  2 місяці тому +1

      Wow, it sounds like you had so many amazing adventures here. Thank you so much for sharing. We really enjoy hearing our viewers experiences. It means a lot to us 😀😀

    • @silvabakx6396
      @silvabakx6396 2 місяці тому

      @@hikebytes dipped in a bunch of hot springs in the west too, from mexico to canada. do you have any videos of any of those?

  • @lopezexplora
    @lopezexplora 4 місяці тому

    Amazing footage and great adventure!! As usual, thank you for sharing. How many miles did you hike in total? And congratulations on reaching 1000 subs!!🎉

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому +1

      👍🏻 Thank you for watching 🙌 we greatly appreciate your support. it’s about 3-3.5 miles in and out. Heidi used her step counter. Rough hike through the creek but well worth it!

  • @cruzlerma4214
    @cruzlerma4214 4 місяці тому

    Wow thats nice !! 😊

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому

      That slide was a rush !
      That whole mountain has so many interesting trails, thanks for watching 🤩

  • @joeezzy.6.2
    @joeezzy.6.2 3 місяці тому

    great video!

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому

      Thank you and thanks for watching!😀😀

  • @petr-podrouzek
    @petr-podrouzek 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic 🙂

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching !

  • @PolyscopeStudios
    @PolyscopeStudios 3 місяці тому

    That slide off the fall looks fun! Thanks for sharing it. Did you guys eat any of the blackberries that you found while hiking?

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому

      It was an adrenaline rush for sure👍we didn't eat the blackberries because they were not ripe yet! Thank you for watching!!😀😀

  • @andyvesci7512
    @andyvesci7512 3 місяці тому

    Incredible stuff! Any poison oak there?

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks 🤩🙌 Just a bit,
      It got me again on the knee cap 😅

  • @AlenDzinic-pj2uz
    @AlenDzinic-pj2uz 4 місяці тому

    good friend 🔵

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it our friend 🙌

  • @SeabeeDaddy
    @SeabeeDaddy 3 місяці тому

    Nice

  • @danielkmart7646
    @danielkmart7646 3 місяці тому +1

    After you go down the slide is there any way to get back to the top other than hiking back down the trail?

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому

      Only if you want to rock climb on the sides of the waterfall ! 😅😅(bring your own gear there's no ropes ) it's a fun short hike back and around to the top . SAFER unless you are an experienced rock climber! It's a blast ! Check the depth before sliding!!👍👍

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching🙌🏻🙌🏻😊😊

  • @AdventuresWithJon08
    @AdventuresWithJon08 4 місяці тому

    Hey Hike bytes I just started a hiking channel and i wanted to know what type of camera you guys use is it a go pro ?

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching 🙌
      We use iPhone 14 with Oniel or body glove water case $25 at Walmart. Also an Insta 360 water camera for water shots for high light conditions. The AI editing allows for changing a front view to back view or side views from one shot. The short called “California Paradise” (Thumbnail) title is “a California Dream at Punch Bowls” this short will show you how it comes out. Also if you get a long selfie stick 6-10’ for the Insta 360, you can shot film from above you or reach over a fall and it looks like a drone, it has disappearing self stick feature built in. Just those two, but honestly the iPhone 14 is better quality and super convenient. remember while in water, makes sure to wipe the lenses so you don’t have water drops. Hope that helps, wish you the best, I’ll check out your channel today 🤩🙌👍🏻

  • @o0oitzJimmy
    @o0oitzJimmy 4 місяці тому +1

    Waterslide?!? More of a drop! I’m down tho.

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  4 місяці тому

      It’s a little intimidating to be honest but a blast at the same time!!

  • @michaeldavis1904
    @michaeldavis1904 3 місяці тому

    Thoughts on how kids of various ages might do on this excursion? 😊

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  3 місяці тому

      We really do not recommend bringing children. It's very slippery with the rocks and you have to go down a steep slope to get to the stream and climb up a waterfall . We have seen people slip and slide . We have seen older kids here but It's a dangerous area if you are not experienced . But as a parent it is up to you.

  • @tonywitt
    @tonywitt Місяць тому +1

    Park in designated areas otherwise you will get a ticket. Hundreds of tickets issued this weekend and cars towed!

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  Місяць тому

      Yes and get your Adventure pass to display in your window !

    • @hikebytes
      @hikebytes  Місяць тому

      It's $5 for the day or $30 for the year ! Huge savings as opposed to getting towed $$$$

  • @SophiaThomas-p3t
    @SophiaThomas-p3t 4 місяці тому

    My parents are cooler than me 😎😝 looks like fun😍!