The drive up to this trail is not bad at all! I sometimes get scared of driving up high into the…read moremountains but this was a pretty easy drive and there weren't any parts that I felt were scary. I was driving from Ontario, CA. You do need a pass to park in the lot. There are restrooms at the parking lot if you need to use them. The hike up is a pretty short one with pretty views! There are tons of shade from the trees and the water/waterfall was beautiful!

Beautiful day trip good hiking and cool water refreshing and fun for everyone but please when…read moregoing take out anything you bring in

Clear day hike to the summit. There was still Ice on the…read moreway up. The trail is really nice for a small 8.5 mile hike. Loved every minute of it. Please come and create your own adventure.

I hiked this for the first time on 3/20/22. I had never heard about it or seen anyone post this…read morehike on Instagram and I follow a lot of hikers. I had a fellow hiker suggest this hike for a group hike and researched it a bit and got excited to try it. Location/Parking- it is a long drive for most people...nearly 2 hours for me coming from the SE part of LA county and pretty much everyone in our group had anywhere from about an hour to 2 hours just getting to this place (people coming from Rancho Cucamonga, Oceanside, and San Diego). It is easy to miss the small dirt road off HWY 243 that leads to the trailhead (especially in the dark since we were trying to start the hike at 5 AM). The narrow dirt road will take you about 400ft away from the road to a small parking lot that will allow for about 10-15 cars to park at the trailhead Trail- it is just under 4 miles to the top and almost 8 miles RT with every mile being at least 500ft of elevation gain which makes it pretty steep for a hike. The first mile or so is also hard because the trail has a big rut in the middle and you are not able to walk on a flat surface and your feet are always at an angle. The hike starts at just over 5K ft elevation and we didn't see any snow during th first mile, but in the 2nd mile we saw some clumps of snow off the trail from a recent storm, and during the 3rd mile we began seeing more snow that was on the trail, and during the last mile we got lucky to experience snow falling as we reached the 7K ft elevation. It was cold, a bit windy, and the snow was coming down pretty good at the top but we still spent about 30 mins at the top. On the way down we were able to find a few spots to take shortcuts by sliding down the snow on our butts...lots of fun! This was my first experience hiking while it was snowing. We saw no one on our way up or our way done. I think this hike is not on people's radar and I love hikes that are not crowded. Peak- There is a fire lookout tower at the top and stairs that you can go up but the top is closed off; there is a tank with the peak name and elevation and large rocks that allow you to spread out a bit at the top while you are eating a snack and taking pictures

Challenging but beautiful! Take the trail along the water, the mountain side one is dangerous.read more

I love this place. Whenever I go to gramma's to do housework for her, I either go here or…read moreIdyllwild. I especially love this place on windy and rainy days. The high trail gets pretty sketchy and makes for a good time. For anyone wanting to know where this place gets its name, here goes. The local native tribes had a battle that ended here. One tribe made it to the waterfall and couldn't go anywhere. The other tribe held the high ground and slaughtered them. Google it. Anyway, parking sucks. There are a couple places off the side of the road to park. Other than that, you'll have to take your vehicle down a small hill and park in a dirt lot. Said dirt lot is a place where people like to run OHV's, and their trucks. There are some elevation changes and jumps. This used to be a loop until someone removed the rope from the highest section of the waterfall. The one at the lower half is still there. When the ropes were there, it was about a 5 mile loop.the trail doesn't end at the decent from the ridge to the waterfall. You can take the trail back another 12+ miles. It opens up to some Wild West looking shit, and then a bunch of huge boulders. The high trail is the fun part. It's pretty sketchy without high winds or rain. I prefer to come here with wind, and or rain, for a better time. The width of the high trail is about a foot, to 18 inches. At some spots, it may be unclear If you're not very experienced. At other spots there is no trail, so you'll have to stretch your legs pretty far, or make a short hop. There are plenty of rocks to get a foothold or handhold on, but be careful; some of it fragments quite easily. People also go shooting here, but usually well past the loop, and they don't aim at the trails. This place is not monitored by park rangers, so if you need anything, you'll need to call San Jacinto Sheriffs. Since it's not regulated, you can camp without permits. Have fun, be safe, watch for snakes, weird locals, keep an eye out for falling rocks, and yell down below if you happen to dislodge some rocks from the high trail. This is a good local playground; enjoy it and keep it clean.

A beautiful, well maintained preserve with a stream, a few small ponds and waterfalls, and many…read morethemed trails such as: Hummingbird Hill, Falling Waters, Sunflower Lane, Pioneer Loop, Conifers of California, Wetlands Boardwalk, Deciduous Forest, The Artist's Palette, Hidden Hollow, Sacred Springs, and Children's Forest. While there are some dirt walk paths, it be difficult to navigate if in a wheel chair or if you have a stroller. There's a good sized parking lot, though during apple-picking season and when it snows it can be a bit difficult to find a spot. Regardless, if you're in the area, it's a place definitely worth the visit. Love and appreciate that they are dog-friendly to leashed and well mannered dogs and free admission, but donations are much appreciated.

Beautiful is all you can say. It is a place where my family and I go for the weekend day trip and…read morerelaxing hike experience.

Amazing waterfall is here! It's really difficult to find the trail. Recommend ware hiking boots,…read morelong pants and gloves. Trabuco Creek Road is a dirt road. It's fun to drive. Hikers are so nice and friendly. I definitely come back here again!

Summary: if you want to see a running stream without hiking then this is the place which is closer…read morethan Holy Jim Trail. The drive is one way and you will drive past a hobby aircraft airport. The problem is at the end of the road is a stream and it's a dead end where it is prohibited to walk, drive beyond. Just a few trees, rocks and stream so bring tables and chairs because nothing else

Great location for families with kids! Cabins clean and comfortable! Great amenities for the family…read moreto enjoy.

A perfect quick escape for a dose of tranquility. The weather during this visit was nothing short…read moreof amazing, clear skies and a gentle breeze, that made sitting by the lake an absolute delight. It wasn't crowded so you were not assaulted by loud voices which allowed you to decompress from the hustle that is life. The fish taunted us by jumping out of the water close enough to see but far enough to escape our line. It was perfect.

I finally decided to check this place out for the first time, this afternoon. I entered from Ramona…read moreExpy and made a left on Davis Rd. You will drive down a paved road and the rest will be a pebble, dirt road! Man, does my car need a car wash after today! I made a right at W Contour Rd. At this parking lot, they have 1 restroom in a building and a picnic table. I had to use the restroom as I was drinking Starbucks on the way over!! The restroom was clean with paper!!! I continued driving on the "auto tour" and I followed the signs. I saw a beautiful lake with no water. (I thought this was a beautiful view). I kept driving until I saw Pond 1 and I parked in the huge gray pebbled parking lot. I walked along the upper path between both ponds on both sides of me. I took many pictures & videos. I walked until I saw Marsh U and that is where I saw a skunk !!! I have never encountered one during the day. The skunk saw me and ran in the other direction. I wish I brought bug repellent. I was covered in bugs I knew something bit me on my arm. The place felt very eerie walking through there with no one around. I suppose the best times to visit are spring & winter! Enjoy my photos :)

Visited here twice in the past week. It's nicely maintained and a great escape from the noise of…read morethe city. Keep in mind this isn't a well groomed and cliche/touristy picnic spot for you city slickers. I love how they have kept the area natural but still accessible. Wednesdays and Saturdays are closed to the general public for the waterfowl/duck hunters. This area is run and managed by the California Fish and Wildlife. If you're interested in wildlife (raptors and other birds in particular), this place is great. It's also quite scenic at sunrise and sunset as well.

Santa Margarita Preserve is a very popular spot for hikers and anyone looking to connect with…read morenature. The preserve has several well-marked, directional trails, which is super helpful in case you get turned around. It does get very busy, and parking is almost always full unless you arrive early or don't mind waiting. The views are beautiful, with lots of flowers along the way. I personally did about 5 miles, but the trails definitely go beyond that. It was a great hike--challenging but enjoyable--and perfect for my dog and me. The trail is dog-friendly, but we did come across horseback riders, so a friendly reminder to be mindful of others on the trail, especially horses, and to keep your dogs under control. Overall, this was an amazing hike and I highly recommend this trail!‍

Nothing less than five stars for this Fallbrook hike. It's got wildlife, a river system, and it's…read moredog friendly! Note: dogs must be on leash due to horse traffic. I'd consider this to be a mild hike, more like a nature walk. There's multiple river crossings throughout to be explored. We crossed at six, which was easily up to my knees. The stream was cold, refreshing, and completely clear. You can easily spot fish and we were lucky enough to see turtles. I also love that there's a sign at the beginning of the hike that lists/dates recent wildlife sightings. It does get incredibly busy here. Despite visiting on a Wednesday the parking lot was completely filled by 10am. Highly recommend arriving early if you want to snag a spot.

Nice steep hiking trail but small parking lot with trash. Recommend checking season for best time…read moreto see Flowers.

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