BEAR CANYON TRAIL CAMP VIA SWITZER FALLS | 4K

[@HuckOutdoors]

I really enjoyed Bear Canyon Trail camp when we went last year. However when we went there must have been a good 20+ in the camp. We stayed int he back of the camp then. I think next time I go there I would like to stay further up near the old rock cabin. It was part of the Twin Spruce Club Headquarters. Looked like you guys had a great time and some good food too!

[@20robertang]

Yeah, there was a large Boy Scout group ahead of me and David, luckily some of us got there early and got the best spot. When I go back I’ll do a thru-hike but probably coming out of Highway 2.

[@BrosephRussell]

We have been down to the picnic area and a little past that I think, man. It's been so long, probably 19 years, lol. I have always wanted to hike to the falls and to bear canyon camp maybe one day I will . Great video thank you much

[@20robertang]

From that old Switzer camp, the waterfall is not that far. The Bear Canyon trail camp is gorgeous, great for wild camping.

[@potatothorn]

great trip! water crossings look fun and just such a beautiful area, great waterfall... awesome cookout as well thanks for taking us with you

[@20robertang]

Thanks, Andrew! Crossing waters a great relief during hot summer hike. And this area of San Gabriel holds lots of great history during the great hiking era of the 20th century.

[@christinerolle3876]

Maraming salamat kabayan for sharing.good info I should have enough adventure to go to when I visit down socal. Tagay.

[@20robertang]

Salamat, kabayan! Lots of great adventures here, San Gabriel especially. Tagay!

[@lonnieyett5234]

First overnight that my wife and I did was here in early April 2002. We had the camp all to ourselves. Love to see that the camp tables are still there. I was a little freaked out about the bear warnings, but we hung our food in a tree on the other side of the camp and settled in for the night. I felt something poking me from my jeans pocket and pulled out a stick of cherry chapstick and put some on my lips, and my wife wanted some too. Just then I realized, "we are frosting ourselves for the bears!" Don't think I really slept a wink that night. Beautiful hike and camp, but that slope to get back up to the trail above the falls was a killer!

[@20robertang]

Ha ha ha! What a great experience, something you will never forget. I was telling my friends, this is the Bear Canyon without Bear. Yeah, it was a tough hike out, especially with heavy pack.

[@MeetMeOutside]

That looked like fantastic outing !

[@20robertang]

Thanks, Craig! It’s been 7 years before I was able to get to this camp. With friends like them, it’s always fun!

[@davidfeiler1279]

Nice video Robert! Thanks for documenting how that delicious pizza was made by Adam. That really hit the spot when I got back in to camp. Can't wait for the next adventure. Tagay!

[@20robertang]

Thanks, David! The pan Adam used was there already, somebody left it from long time ago I guess. Perfect for the pizza that night.

[@chili1593]

Fondly recall that as one of my first scout backpacking overnights.

[@20robertang]

Nice! It’s a great introduction for backpacking. We saw a large group of Boy scouts there. Wild enough but not too far.

[@chili1593]

@@20robertang yes it was kind of a gentle road test for equipment and methodology for longer treks on the Muir Trail.

[@JustinfromAZ]

Beautiful!

[@20robertang]

Thanks! We can bring the whole group there and just be wild.

[@JustinfromAZ]

@@20robertang Roberto!

[@damdatsdope8824]

Hey Robert great video it looks like a fun hike. I had a quick random question what was the mosquito repellent that you use?

[@20robertang]

Thanks! I’m using the All-Terrain Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent. This is Deet-free which is gentle to fabric to avoid damage. Also effective, recommended. I buy it from REI.

[@rodneylamay5926]

what a great hike have not ben there in abt 20 years .now me and wifey live in yucca valley and enjoy the joshua tree preserve . love your youtube channel see you on the trail . sonny and shevawn.

[@20robertang]

Thanks, Sonny & Shevawn. The trail seemed to be the same, still in wild setting. Going to Bear Canyon trail camp, I didn’t see any graffiti. So many old trees. Although lots of foot traffic. I have to go back your way sometime soon, hopefully when it’s not so hot.

[@jimerhard4239]

That place looks amazing tons of shade. What were those yellow cookie things ,?

[@20robertang]

True! Those were cheese balls Adam baked inside the old stove. It has cheese from the jar.

[@ulisesvallejo8580]

How long did it take to the campground? Was it hard? Where did you park your car overnight?

[@NatureBoy711]

this was my first ever backpacking overnighter.... was so scary....lol i don't camped there these days but those were some good ol' days....

[@20robertang]

Right on! You won’t forget your first backpacking trip, especially the experience you had. I did some solo years back and sometimes I miss it.

[@NatureBoy711]

@@20robertang sounds good !

[@slugger1324]

Has that old truck always been there? I have been out there 5 times and have never seen it. Can anyone confirm lol

[@20robertang]

The truck looks really old, we even saw part of it way up stream closed to the falls. I guess from 100 years ago, they can bring the vehicle to the Switzer Camp. Now all roads were washed out already.

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

Curious if you guys found my gerber pocket knife I left inside that stove when I was there a few months ago. It was tucked back against the front.

[@20robertang]

No. There was a family before us and also before them.

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

@@20robertang figured anyway. It was a cheap knife that I already replaced.