How to get to Stoddard Falls step by step, near Mt Baldy California

[@lopezexplora]

Love waterfalls? Watch this: Best waterfall hikes in Southern California kzbin.info/aero/PLo_eSpXz1hN0vs8qU32UZlWQiAOOO6M-D

[@caroljo420]

I have lived very near here for 66 years. In 1969, there were horrendous rainstorms that were nonstop for 2 to 3 months, and Baldy Village was nearly wiped out. The whole area was under water, and overflowed the San Antonio dam, forcing residents of north Upland to evacuate. I'm SO happy to see the beauty of nature returning to Mt. Baldy Road. In high school (Claremont) we used to go up there and go skinny dipping (it was the '60s, after all), and 50 feet from the road, no one could see us. I think I'll try to make this hike, if I can. Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@wanaraz]

Looks like there could be gold around there.

[@pcatful]

I remember digging mud out of houses with the Boy Scouts, Troop 607.

[@Osyrous]

Most of the people here , including myself, speak one language. Yet you, clearly a speaker of multiple (and no not based on the accent) has taken the time to explain it in english makes me appreciate you. Thank you!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you so much for your kindness, I’m so glad you liked it!! 🙏

[@Rajatyunn333]

Outstanding video ❤

[@lopezexplora]

@@Rajatyunn333 Thank you for watching 🙏

[@calirain1681]

Your background music is so soothing, great with the waterfall

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@stephenjones6030]

That water is SO clear!

[@ayowser01]

I hate that people feel the need to tag on the rocks 😠

[@defserg]

as a local I can't stress this enough. Also all the garbage that people bring into the lower creek by the station. Pisses me off

[@mountainman4987]

​@@defsergYeah I remember back in the mid 90's how bad the east fork would get trashed with literally tons of garbage from ignorant visitors. Does it still get like that?

[@elliotjones3098]

no kidding. Same with the Kern River. Used to go up there in the 80's and it was beautiful. Now you go, and there's trash and diapers everywhere. If you are trashing the environment like that, you deserve to get hit in the head with a hammer

[@fabiansandoval6132]

Just as bad

[@mountainman4987]

@@fabiansandoval6132 Terrible! WTF is wrong with people?

[@-...Patricia...-]

I have heard that Bears and Bobcats have been sighted a lot lately and that hikers are being cautioned about hiking. Apparently the abundance of rain from the storms has caused the wild animals to become more active in foraging for food. So glad you came out unscathed!

[@tymirra8769]

I work up there and yes, there are many bear and some Bobbies, but i've never had an issue with them. Bear are typically in the middle of the night or at sunrise, then maybe sunset. Bobcats are middle of the day from what ive dealt with and theyre not even curious of us. they just walk away from humans. Don't worry about any of that but it is definitely wise to hike with Bear Spray when hiking near mt. baldy. Youll 99.99% never use it there but precaution is always wise.

[@ShadowPitt]

Grew up in Ontario we where regulars here in high school. Thanks for the memory

[@hikebytes]

Your officially our new virtual hiking Amigo ❤❤ This hike at Stoddard Falls was one of our favorite trails to date !! Hard to find a better local hike adventure. Thanks for your tranquil and peaceful way of capturing nature and it’s beauty ❤❤❤

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you my friend, it is a very beautiful place indeed. You also great videos 🥾🥾

[@flormaldonado8418]

What a beautiful place thanks for sharing ❤

[@lopezexplora]

Go so many on my channel, check it out!! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@markgould4470]

i love this guy. So authentically caring. More people should be like this. I know I should be.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you so much, really appreciate your comment and taking the time to watch my video 🙏

[@mountainman4987]

I grew up in Downey but moved to Northern California in 99 and now i get to enjoy the mighty Sierra Nevada mountains. I still miss these spots in the San Gabriel mountains and i want to come down to experience them again before i check out. 💀 Sad to see all the graffiti everywhere. I remember when these areas were pristine and not well known. Thank you for posting sir. I subscribed!

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure, thank you for watching 🙏

[@fabiansandoval6132]

The problem is people posting these areas just like this video. IG has especially ruined nature.

[@JustMe_1_]

You’re not missing nothing people destroyed the san Gabriel mountains people have littered people have graffiti Azusa canyon looks like a dump ground you’re not missing nothing. Sad

[@fabiansandoval6132]

@@JustMe_1_ not true, there are still areas that are good and pristine, just hard to get to. But yeah azusa is sad and stoddard is starting to get there. Social media doesnt help.

[@lopezexplora]

Even before social media people with no respect for nature or others came here and trashed it too 😞

[@insectdude1258]

If you're in the area of the first pool and tunnel the water goes through next to the parking lot 2:25 , please be on the lookout for a Samsung phone in a red case and a pair of prescription sunglasses. I fell last week and my phone got washed away into the bridge tunnel and I lost my glasses somewhere in the area as well.

[@thatguy3930]

i saw it it was crushed and underwater

[@CrackheadAmphibian]

Gonna be heading here tomorrow- ever get returned to you?

[@Splentfull]

@@CrackheadAmphibian HOW WAS IT ?

[@saraarroyo-obrien4256]

I so appreciate that you posted with instructions and demonstration of directions and what the trails is like in real life! Been looking for waterfall hikes and places to take my daughter and dog! Gracias!

[@lopezexplora]

I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it, there are so many more to choose from check them out: Chasing waterfalls near Los Angeles California kzbin.info/aero/PLo_eSpXz1hN0vs8qU32UZlWQiAOOO6M-D

[@thomasjimenez3427]

That’s a good video good job and good job letting us know the difficulty before starting our hikes 👏

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching , check my other videos!

[@ArghMatey]

Yes! Especially for those of us who are mobility limited! Wish we could do it, but have to see all fall/trip risks (rocks, boulders, beautiful naturescape distractions, etc) to assess if we can really do it...or not LOL the natural pools look absolutely magical. Such cooling and calming waters, I"m sure refreshing after an intense hike! Thank you for such great work, even the reminders are perfect (pick up your litter!)

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you so much for your kind comments, I’m so glad you liked my video. That’s also the purpose of my channel, to hike virtually with me in case you can’t be there for whatever reason. Best wishes for you 🥾🥾

[@davidortega357]

Becareful of poison oak bushes

[@cchawk6280]

I’ve lived in so cal all my life and never knew this existed!! Beautiful! Thank you

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching, if you go please make sure to leave it clean!! Pack it in-pack it out. There are some people that are very upset from me showing it to everybody and think that because of this video it will get trashed.

[@yoshibarker3582]

I live close to this trail. My family and friends have been going there for more than 20 years now. It has definitely changed. There used to be less people in these mountains. More people visit now and that is great and all but it is sad that there is whole lot more trash and graffiti. It is kinda sad to go and see it like this from what it used to be. From broken bottle to dirty diapers in the water. PLEASE PEOPLE IF YOU VISIT THIS TRAIL TAKE YOUR TRASH WITH YOU.

[@lopezexplora]

I second that, please people TAKE YOUR TRASH !!!

[@xhango0kx]

those graffitis made me cringe

[@MrsChivis]

Can I take my 1 year old

[@lopezexplora]

@@MrsChivis not all the way to the waterfalls since going down to the creek it’s steep rocky terrain and may be not a good idea for a baby, but at the beginning of the hike there is access to the creek which it’s an easy one. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@Spaceiscoolpage3000]

I use to not be into outdoor stuff but ur vlogs make me wanna go out more and enjoy nature

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@giftedplanksify]

Had a blast up there in the 80s. We'd take the water fall down with one beer in each hand the slide is perfectly safe and trying to climb back up you need to be surefooted and hang on tight to the cable one slip and you are a gonner. I was just there two months ago. Never thought I'd be watching a video of it on KZbin 🎉🎉 God bless you for sharing this beautiful Creek where I used to go once we took acid another time my brother ditched me and I had to walk home back to Chino😅

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@djft6944]

😅

[@paulyanez5198]

Thank you for sharing this information with everyone.

[@DanaPorche-d9h]

The water clarity is amazing!

[@nickbedolla7115]

vary beautiful places too relax an forget about everything

[@lopezexplora]

That’s right, there’s nothing like nature 🥾🥾

[@scottstoddard6560]

What a great video! I can’t believe you did all this for Stoddard Falls! Thank you!

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure! thank you for watching 🙏

[@christopherhernandez3398]

GRACIAS AMIGO California is still full of golden treasures.

[@lopezexplora]

Gracias 🙏 You are so right!! Check this out: Discover all the amazing landscapes in beautiful California kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqGzZquZYsSSedU

[@ConductorRyan]

Been up Baldy many times, never knew about that spot. Thanks.

[@lopezexplora]

Same here , thank you for watching!

[@hikebytes]

Thank you Lopez Explora ❤️🙌🤩This channel is super informative, we have found many epic adventure destinations to explore through his videos 😍❤️

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you guys so much I really appreciate it, I’m glad you are having great adventures!!❤️

[@destineesalazar-rojo5861]

Thank you Egnacio this was a wonderfully filmed video.

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!! It’s Ignacio

[@socaldreams6228]

Thinking of going tomorrow because of your wonderful video. It’s amazing how much we have near us and not know what we have.

[@lopezexplora]

You are absolutely right, check my other stuff. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@arboristo4407]

What a beautiful local treasure, recent snow has blessed our mountains! Great documentary ❤️✅🤠

[@lopezexplora]

We got so many hidden treasures in the San Gabriel’s, check this out: You won’t believe all the beauty you’ll find in The San Gabriel Mountains!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX2VgqSKrKyoeMU

[@NicksFrictionZone]

wow, this is amazingly beautiful. Thank you for posting and narrating your adventure. I feel like i'm hiking along with you.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching!!🙏

[@cerealkiillar]

This video is so beautifully filmed! Thank you for all the thought and care you put into creating this!

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure!! Thank you for watching. Check my other stuff 🥾🥾

[@cerealkiillar]

@@lopezexplora I'm looking forward to them!

[@lopezexplora]

Cereal Killer !!! LOL 😂

[@elizabethestrada5246]

Beautiful scenery,thanks for sharing .

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@luifranco1457]

Glad I found this channel, you have a lot of cool local places to check out! Appreciate the safety warnings too 👍🏽

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@erichall7253]

Very chill and relaxing video. Well done! I’ve lived in the area for 55 years and summited Baldy countless times.

[@lopezexplora]

Lucky!! Thank you for watching

[@ColNemo]

I had to move to Texas from Oregon. This video is amazing. I can’t wait to get back to nature.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@patsavala3601]

I enjoyed places like this as a kid, can’t wait to start exploring soon 😊

[@manami793]

i grew up near there ,thanks for the memories. the waterfall there in the rock is a water slide at the top we used to slide down and than fall into that pool also we used to jump off the left cliff double the height of the falls and my favorite was learning how to rock repel down from above on the right side cliff down to the rocks below .

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching!

[@MIKExMASSACREx]

Omg same we used to jump off the cliff into the pool it was so wild

[@__-pr1of]

I used to come here when I was in highschool in the 90's. Was not uncommon to come here on a weekend and be the only one there, or maybe see a few other people. Hiking spots were mostly word of mouth or through books. I used to love the solitude of these places but it seems like those days are over for the most part. There was graffiti back then too but not as bad... If we increased the penalties for such things guarantee it would change society for the better but we seen to be doing the exact opposite. Strange times we live in. Thank you for the video, really enjoyed it!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@pixlMan828]

been up to the small town many times and bever knew this was there.... thank you for the video....

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you, that was last year. This is the updated version: How to get to Stoddard Falls step by step kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5ukfH2qaLR8f68

[@desa415]

I live in Claremont and never knew about this hike. I am definitely going to check it out. 🙂

[@saaaaauce]

Great video! I would love to visit this trail. I'm going to look it up lol.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏, you’ll have a blast!! Pack it in pack it out please 🙏

[@saaaaauce]

@@lopezexplora lol I'm an avid backpacker I know

[@johnhallford239]

I like the step by step approach and the tips you offer. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure, check my other videos too. Thank you 🙏

[@johnhallford239]

@lopezexplora Just subscribed and i definitely will. Looking over your list of vids now. Just started hiking about a year ago myself. Enjoying trails from Tahoe to L.A. Been a few times maps took me to locations that weren't quite right, so it's really nice to have little details like you share to get where you're going. Been trying to help people out the same way when I review trails. Thanks again.

[@MrMannyvillegas]

Excellent job! Looks nice and your voice is chill....

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@shimmyshamm]

Water is Life. I love your videos

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you so much!!

[@Adam-Bomber]

Wow I have been to Mount Baldy Dosens of times even thinking of moving there but I never knew of These Falls! Thank you for the video I'll have to visit this weekend!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching, have fun!

[@ArmandoFL]

Im going this weekend for sure

[@TheEnnisfan]

Thank you ro the video, amigo. It looks amazing. I can't wait to go with the fam. Gracias!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching 🙏 Please don’t leave any trash, thank you 🙏

[@4kFamilyFunWalk]

It's beautiful place to visit! Thanks for Sharing!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@coloradotrish7297]

First post of your's I've seen and great job!! I'm not familiar with the area at all. Neat to see the underwater footage and REALLY great to see there isn't trash in the creek!! Best, from Colorado!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank You so much for watching, hope one day to hike in the Rocky Mountains

[@brandondub6429]

There’s also a government building and huge dam overlook right next to there do you know what I’m referring to?

[@Truthforjesus97]

Great video , great information, great narrating very Charismatic you put the viewer there with you

[@lopezexplora]

That’s exactly my goal!! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@ebarnard23]

WOE WOW! Im 30 min from here and never knew! Thank yoou!

[@lopezexplora]

You’ll be surprised of all the amazing places we have in ANF , check my channel. Thank you for watching 🥾🥾

[@thekimfamily1380]

Thank you for making this video, Senor Lopez. Very well made and helpful! 🎉 👍 We will be sure to pack out our trash with us to help keep the nature beautiful for everyone.

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@jeffreinke5474]

nice will give it a shot thanks for the video havent been there since i was small

[@lopezexplora]

Right now might not be a good idea, wait until the water levels lower ( storm ) Thank you for watching 🙏

[@parkerhousemedia]

Great video I’m definitely gonna save this for later so that we can check this out. I appreciate you making this video. Thank you.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@romywhite290]

Thank you for your accurate assessment of this hike. Yes, this seems difficult. Its nothing you need major equipment for, but for just a regular person or novices (like myself) this would be hard for me. 😊

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching, really appreciate it !!

[@megangiles518]

Gorgeous water, I may have to visit.

[@jonathanacuna]

Didn’t know this was there! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching, pack it in pack it out please 🙏

[@Richbund]

Very well done video. Enjoyed this very much... And Mt. Baldy is not that far from where I live. I will have to check out these falls.... Thanks!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏 Watch my other stuff too! 🥾🥾

[@victorialopez7910]

Thank you for the video planning to do this hike tomorrow. Super helpful.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching, and be safe!

[@steveflor9942]

Great video! Explains so clearly how to get there and naviagate that canyon. Thanks

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching, check my other stuff 🥾🥾

[@arlangodthaab3672]

Thank you for this thoughtful and inspiring video. Think I'll give the hike a try.

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure, thank you for watching. Check my other videos 🙏

[@barbaracole4314]

Such a neat place , been to other places like this, very similar to this place though

[@DeltaXMusic]

Gorgeous underwater shots! :)

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@vs123]

Very beautiful water falls

[@roadnarrows]

Thank you for this video! I cannot wait to visit here. ❤

[@VisperaMusica]

Esta bien chido por ahí, si te puedo dar un tip pequeno. lleva unas sandalias chaco o teva para que las uses cuando te metas al agua. no pesan nada ni hace mucho bulto en tu mochila y tus zapatos y calcetines se quedan secos para la caminata de regreso. Happy trails carnal!

[@lopezexplora]

Gracias por el tip y por ver el video 🥾🥾

[@rubinmendoza13]

Thank you. This is an excellent video with high clarity on what to expect. In fact, this video motivated me to visit with my wife, tomorrow!

[@lopezexplora]

Be safe, I heard that it’s getting very crowded. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@lopezexplora]

Let me know how it went 🥾🥾

[@konaken1035]

Soothing footage..

[@EnlightenedRogue24]

I’ve been hiking the Ice House Canyon trail for years and never knew this place existed! Thanks for the detailed video. Can’t wait to check it out. Subbed! ☝️🥴👍

[@lopezexplora]

Same thing happened to me , I drove by so many times and saw a bunch of cars parked and wonder what’s going on? Now we know, it’s a really cool spot, go and enjoy it responsibly 🥾🥾

[@robertmisiuk7137]

There are some climbing routes down there as well.

[@karkule5919]

Good video skills, and true about the trail being not easy.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@pcatful]

I grew up in Upland. We even hiked the mountains. I had no idea of this place or such great falls or cool canyons.

[@lopezexplora]

Yeah, most hikers including me go to Icehouse Canyon, Baldy,Cucamonga, Timber and all of those great Mountains and just drive through Stoddard whiteout knowing about it! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@cynthiaviers553]

Nicely done video. Take care.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@silvabakx6396]

The rope's gone in that one spot now, although I managed to scale the slippery rock in wet shoes like a mountain goat yesterday without walking through, or falling into the river, just to see if i could still do it. No prob. We used to ditch class & go here all the time. My son went off the slide yesterday. Still a wicked flow & deep pool this year so late in the summer. Amazing! My favorite lowkey medi/fun spot in LA by far!

[@lopezexplora]

Awesome! 😎 Thank you for watching

[@billalcantar03]

nice video. beautiful scenery

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@MUSICAMARCADIABLO]

Your video gave me peaceful vibes! ❤

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@lopezexplora]

You’ll love this 😍 Discover all the amazing landscapes in beautiful California kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqGzZquZYsSSedU

[@YouKnowWho434]

Felt like an asmr

[@lopezexplora]

@@YouKnowWho434 Thank you, most of my videos are🙏

[@RangerGains_118]

Just went yesterday and I agree definitely not and easy hike luckily my 9 year old daughter was brave to continue and definitely was helpful that my friend was there to help. Was very beautiful and worth the hike.

[@lopezexplora]

I’m so glad my video helped you, thank you for watching 🙏

[@wckedliz]

Holy $hit! I live for these moments! Thank you PMSL😂😂😂😂

[@lopezexplora]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@SeatonBrownFineArt]

Great video - thanks for posting!

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure!

[@jjong0711]

Added this to my hiking list. Thanks for sharing

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure, hope you have a blast!!

[@ja-lj2tb]

Back in the early 80's, I use to jump off the cliff left of the falls, had to do it just right as I couldn't see the middle of the pool and not to jump out to far. There was a rope to climb up the cliff and we would slide down the waterfalls...good (crazy) times. Before they put the boulders in the way we would drive down closer to the falls and if you keep hiking passed it, there is an abandoned boy scout camp. Thanks for the video.

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure, thank you for watching !

[@dong9514]

LOL I was there in the 80s, I would only slide down the waterfall. I seen others jump and had a friend who would everytime. I wouldn't ever do it, how far do you think the drop was? I seen people jump from to different spot.

[@slaughtayadaughta9196]

Is that what that camp is? I was just there today and that camp has been taken over by squatters claiming it’s private property. They’ve chased out several people.

[@lopezexplora]

@@slaughtayadaughta9196 Im not sure, sorry

[@VochosGranja]

Beautiful place Lopez, thanks for sharing.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@davidfeiler1279]

Very nice and well made video. Thanks for sharing!

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure, it means a lot to me coming from you. Thank you 🙏

[@davidkatz1829]

Beautiful film, you have skills!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@louisevad6091]

It does steep,descent to the falls. It is also loose rocks and boulders that can break away or be dislodged by hikers or small tremors.

[@Jimbobbuddy]

0:37 Park on the left ,there is 6 grave site there, there should be a trail to lead you up kind of behind that tree on the left .I'm pretty sure.

[@aaroncadena6398]

We’re going tomorrow with a small group , thanks!!

[@lopezexplora]

My pleasure, thank you for watching. Pack it in pack it out!!

[@frankiec5570]

We used to call that the rock slide back in the 90s. Was a great time.

[@danielornelas8164]

Great video, lots of interesting information. Tons of good tips for a beginner like me!!!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you Mr Ornelas, I really appreciate it🙏

[@panchoelsancho5595]

California is gods country🐻

[@lopezexplora]

You’ll love this: Hiking in the desert with wildflowers and Joshua Trees kzbin.info8h3hHveieM4?feature=share

[@TRIPWIRE330]

In 1959.. With my parents we encountered a wrecked car in the first tunnel. We were driving in a studebaker up the mountain and hit them.. I was four. Never forgot and I have not seen it again until now.. We moved out of Los Angeles shortly after. What a recall..

[@desiswag907]

The underwater filming was awesome!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@thelonehiker4698]

Great video and beautiful waterfall

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you my friend 🥾🥾

[@MoriahBoyle-b6v]

How deep is the water where you jumped in ??. Great vid Lopez... Just subbed....

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you , it’s about 7 feet deep.

[@davidortega357]

I wouldn't dive in the swimming hole not deep enough not wide enough if your not careful you could get hurt never go alone 😜🤠

[@lopezexplora]

@@davidortega357 I always check how deep it is ( swim a little bit ) and then I jump into it .

[@yessarah]

Great work Lopez!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@FJDad777]

An amazing place for sure!

[@vicsol1000]

BELLA CASCADA Y PISCINA

[@stevendiaz9655]

Nice work can’t wait to try it

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@kennethdeloria]

been there so many times, you did an excellent job displaying this area

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏

[@jesswynn9626]

Outstanding , excellent video !!

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you 🙏