So about 14 years ago my friends took me to a hiking spot in Angeles Crest called Monkey Canyons. It was a hike that ended with a waterfall that you could slide down and some nice cliff diving spots. I never knew how to get there and I always wanted to go back.

This week I was googling and I found somebodys picture's and directions to the spot. But, does anyone know if there would be water up there since it hasn't rained in forever? I was thinking about checking it out tomorrow but I don't know if there would be enough water to cliffdive.


Here are some pics of the place








http://flickr.com/photos/sanserif/se...7594226527672/

 

That looks like a lot of fun. I'd go check it out with you tomorrow if I already didn't have too much going on. If you go, let us know if there's still water and we'll plan a trip.

 

I'm so up to go hiking @ angeles crest.. Then swim after.

 

most of the little waterfalls and rivers are dry by this time.. best time to go is in spring. it'd be worth a shot though.. set it up, there's definitely interest.

i <3 angeles crest.

 

I guess I'll go check it out tomorrow morning to see if it is worth taking a group. I'll let you guys know.

 

I dont think ive hiked around in the crest since I was in high school. Seeing those pics makes me want to go again.

 

Jen and I will join you as well. This weekend is booked up with shows.. but after that sounds great!

 

i love going to monkey canyon! i would say that the water would be low, maybe 50/50 on whether you would be able to jump. the only thing is cal trans blocked off the parking with dirt so you would have to find parking down the road.

 

id be down to go too. havent been hiking in a long time

 

Looks like fun. I'm going to check it out sometime. I've been thinking about going to yosemite for some camping and hiking, but somewhere close like this, I can just make a day trip.

 

So I went earlier to check it out. I need to mention that this is a semi-difficult hike. On the way towards the spot you hike through rocks and water. I was in running shoes because I am an idiot and I was slipping a bit. On the way back to the car you also have to hike up a steep hill. Anyways, on to the pictures (taken with a crappy point and shoot):

when you first start the hike you go down a steep hill

looking up


looking down


There are ropes to help through difficult parts (I don't know those girls so don't ask for noodz


The hike


don't forget to bring spray cans to tag your crew and hit up your homies, dawg



Be careful


the diving spot




you can also dive off this ledge that is only about 7 feet high


swimming area



and to get back up, someone put together this rope and ladder




Next weekend I am going to Mexico but any weekend after that I am free. Let me know who is interested in going and when you are available and we'll set up a day trip.

 

i can't believe how stupid people are to tag up a place like that.... i'm a big street/urban art supporter but taking it into nature like that is beyond disrespectful. damn.

 

I was thinking the same thing while I was there. You can tell that some people really try to take care of the spot by putting up ropes and signs. But other people leave their garbage, tag all over, and have no respect for the natural beauty. Bleh...

 

how far is the hike to that waterfall? I have to check that out...

 

Jen and I are down as long as we don't have any shows to do that day!

 

That's so cool. Hating on the tagging though! I'm down also. I'll b gone from Aug 18 to sep 2 (Europe ) any weekend after that I'm in.

 

im in as well

 

+1... and is that water deep enough to jump into? lol


i might have to go and check this out one weekend

 

Now this is a meet? When are the 350z guys meeting?

 

can you post some directions on how to get there. like a turnoff point or something. id like to go check it out and would love ot go with everybody but only get one weekend a month off. so post some directions please