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A thicket of green trees in a mostly dry wash marks the turn up into the narrow canyon.
Apr 12, 2022 near Mount B…, CA
Set at the eastern edge of the San Gabriel Mountains, the trail to Bonita Falls is a short distance from the metropolitan Southern California area but feels much more distant.
Apr 12, 2022 near Mount B…, CA
The hike heads up a wash on a path of round stones, making the route somewhat technical for the 1 mile distance.
Apr 12, 2022 near Mount B…, CA
One of the makeshift stream crossings at Lytle Creek to start the hike out.
Apr 12, 2022 near Mount B…, CA
Several of the hot springs pools, each at varying temperatures, in the rocks at Deep Creek Hot Springs.
Apr 11, 2022 near Lake Ar…, CA
One of the warm soaking pools, set just beside the creek's edge.
Apr 11, 2022 near Lake Ar…, CA
Swimming across the creek is the last obstacle before reaching the pools.
Apr 11, 2022 near Lake Ar…, CA
First view of Deep Creek - the trail descends toward the hot springs pool located toward the right of the bend.
Apr 11, 2022 near Lake Ar…, CA
Wildflowers along the trail.
Apr 11, 2022 near Lake Ar…, CA
Turquoise/blue paint blazes help mark the route, though hikers should definitely take a photo of the map at the trailhead as navigation can be a bit confusing with several unsigned forks along the way.
Apr 11, 2022 near Lake Ar…, CA
The hardpacked dirt trail is almost completely exposed and descends about 900' in elevation over the 1.75 mile hike to the hot springs pools.
Apr 11, 2022 near Lake Ar…, CA
The trailhead located at the edge of Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground. The hike quickly begins descending into the arid landscape.
Apr 11, 2022 near Lake Ar…, CA
The trail emerges at the side of the Indian Creek slightly downstream from the waterfall.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA
Stone steps descend the last bit of trail before reaching the creek's edge.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA
A wooden bench and interpretive sign appear at the first view of Indian Creek Falls.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA
An easy walk down the forested dirt path descending toward the creek.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA
A sign marks the trailhead for the short walk to the creek and waterfall.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA
Parking is available at the dirt lot near the trailhead.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA
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