Searching for ROYAL POOL in Angeles National Forest - Hidden Forest Oasis

[@JesseStLouis]

BEST water shoe for adventure- alnk.to/aeTPQSM

[@alexandertepper5821]

I would respect any location you show brother

[@JesseStLouis]

I already know but it's good to hear!

[@edjacobson8480]

Looks like it is too far for the kind of people who trash places.

[@sunroy1]

Grew up near Pasadena. A few friends and I would hike up around Eaton canyon and slip through a fenced off area. It’s been a long time (1971-73) since I’ve been there, but I think we would go through a tunnel and come out by a river. We just hiked up the river and you would come to a pool with a waterfall and a rope. Climb up the rope and another pool and waterfall with rope. It when on and on like that. Maybe 10-15 pools with a rope. We called it the Pools. Hardly ever saw anyone else.

[@mxracks]

Enjoying your stuff. "If I do, I do ". The mountain lion, lol. I like.

[@JesseStLouis]

So glad to hear it!

[@HardEnduro8]

Agree people that watch your channel are respectful to nature. Keep going.

[@7tsukilopezjorge137]

I understand how u feel about sharing the secret spot We thank u to let as see the wonders that we have in California

[@intreoo]

The interesting thing is that most people who are keen on trashing and disrespecting hidden spots only go to hidden spots that are close. A person that trashes will most likely not be a person to devote energy to nature hikes, meaning that these hidden spots that require effort and hiking will still remain pristine and clean. Only hidden spots in a walkable/easy range will probably be trashed, which is why places like McWay falls in Big Sur which is right off the road is probably off-limits.

[@JesseStLouis]

Good point

[@shuffle6260]

Don't listen to those people brother! Continue sharing your adventures, the public needs to get out deserves to enjoy nature

[@JesseStLouis]

I appreciate that

[@AngelCintiaRockgirl]

Also, consider the viewers who watch this and say, "Don't need to go; seen it, been there."

[@yanirahernandez4535]

I love waterfalls so I really appreciate you sharing your love of waterfalls! Please keep sharing your waterfall adventures!

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏I sure will!!

[@HongPham666666]

Hi Jesse, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your video with us.

[@JesseStLouis]

+Hong Pham No problem. Thank you for watching it!

[@VivaLaHustle]

This is the year for this hike. Nice and shaded (for the most part), lots of water 💦 and pool. Just be sure footed because much of the trail has been eroded on the steep and narrow parts.

[@harlow743]

Man Jesse is a real adventurer an explorer in the classic mold..

[@JesseStLouis]

I try my best 🤙🏴‍☠️

[@jeffescobedo5279]

Perfect spot

[@NEONLOVEMACHINE1]

I will never trash any location. Boy Scouts honor.

[@JesseStLouis]

🤙

[@iimsogroovy939]

people that watch my videos are respectful of nature yezzir thats why i followed you. looking for so cal spots i can take my siblings to cool places n show them theres better things to do OFF yourr phone and outside ! respect bro keep doin your thing

[@JesseStLouis]

🤙

[@jasonrupplearningtowalkand2839]

Bring it on!!

[@JesseStLouis]

woohoo

[@rebeccawhite8459]

I think it's great to share interesting places... that's love

[@nelsonmolina1846]

I’ve been to bear canyon all the way to the camp ground but had no idea of Royal Pool, will go check it out. Awesome adventure!

[@jsnpojarify]

Dude. I love the music in your videos. So chill.

[@JesseStLouis]

+jsnpojarify thanks. I use Epidemicsound.com

[@native1yorktown277]

Outstanding place to hike !! You have to hike down a small part of a old road you pass 2 model t stuck in the water . Back in the days you can fish all along the path.. if you hike 5 miles in you come across a very old church. You will be at end of mountain looking down la county . Only a few have seen this site but very worth it . Oh yeah.. don’t get caught in the dark....

[@JesseStLouis]

Sounds epic

[@schutztruppe]

water is cool.

[@JesseStLouis]

It's pretty refreshing

[@starmanhov]

Just letting you know ive seen snakes in those water pools that are just past where the trail splits from Switzer falls going to bear canyon at 6:40. I've seen them swimming in those pools during spring look before you swim

[@mr.eleganzzainc.329]

Great Videos Man 🤘

[@JesseStLouis]

So glad you enjoyed this

[@t.r.1708]

I grew up around there and we always pronounced Switzer with the long I sound. Thx!

[@rmac1042]

The Middle Arroyo (Royal Gorge) is one of the most remote areas in the Front Range! In all my 60; years hiking the San Gabriels, I never got into that area. I hiked some of Bear Canyon from bottom up and from Tom Sloan Saddle down. I saw Bear Canyon BEFORE the 1958 burn that took out all of Bear and the Arroyo to Red Box-55;000 acres. Such a tragedy. A ranger told me they had planted Sequoias in Bear Canyon. I’m sure that because the fire crowned out throughout the drainage, they were wiped out. The fire was named the Woodwardia fire because a disgruntled ranger set the blaze under the Woodwardia Bridge on the Angeles Crest! Too bad that a**hole didn’t burn up in it!

[@JesseStLouis]

Whoa, thanks for the history! Fascinating. There's still so much more I need to explore in ANF!

[@kshitimudnur7659]

I love your videos!!!!!!!! MAKES me want to take time off and go looking for pools.

[@JesseStLouis]

Excellent!! Sounds like a good plan

[@kimberlyzavala7674]

U keep sharing locations.its not you who ruins it it's the people with their poor habits.i enjoy ur videos👍

[@JesseStLouis]

🤙we still need to educate those around us about how to treat the planet

[@Overtaking]

john locke in his natural habitat

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏

[@viviansanchez9377]

I just went theres not alot of water but definitely spots still with water enough to cover half you're body. AUG.26.2019 Going back tomorrow 😊

[@JesseStLouis]

thanks for the update

[@kamora6948]

I've been there but just as far as u go

[@edenuccio3690]

really appreciate your attitude towards sharing trails/locations. most of these internet hiker poeple think they are planting a flag somewhere and not divulging whe they are and acting like its some bigfucking secret. the mountains were here before and will remain after all of us.

[@JesseStLouis]

I think people like that are coming from a good place. They want the land to be protected and I totally understand but I just think they always assume the worst. My main goal is to inspire people to do more, explore more and find adventure WHILE at the same time taking care of the land. Thanks for watching.

[@BillVorhees]

Really enjoying your vids of the San Gabriels! Thanks for the vids!

[@JesseStLouis]

Hey thanks Bill!! I love those mountains so much!

[@machuz607]

I tried looking for it today, fell on some rocks because of loose gravel, so went back to my car. I’m gonna try it again tomorrow but with a crew. There’s a lot of running water and those mini pools look amazing right now.

[@JesseStLouis]

Sweet, thanks for the info.

[@HollyVanHart]

😍 Thanks for this great content! 🌹 👏

[@JesseStLouis]

Thank you for watching Holly

[@AlphaGopher]

if you follow the stream and pools all the way down you will come out in Eaton canyon which is north west Pasadena

[@JesseStLouis]

not quite

[@lgen626]

I pledge to respect any location you show.

[@JesseStLouis]

❤🙏

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

Switzers is like the first stop up Angeles Crest....... I would never stop there.....too many people

[@JesseStLouis]

Plenty of solitude at Royal Pool

[@michaeleyer8973]

Thanks Jesse I will soon take my grandchildren up there :-)

[@JesseStLouis]

Awesome

[@aalihte3378]

[@JesseStLouis]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@fishingwithyoshi]

Did you see any trout or fish?

[@sik7476]

New to your channel, but yeah bro, nobody watching these videos are looking for something to trash out or ruin. I totally appreciate all and any info that I glean from your videos. Sik

[@JesseStLouis]

🤙🏴‍☠️welcome to the party

[@sik7476]

@@JesseStLouis thank you bro! I'm really enjoying your videos. Nice, chill shizz to just kick back and enjoy. Thanks for makin the vidz! Sik

[@juststeve7665]

You should have seen this and San Gabriel River 40 years ago! The water volume was a LOT more. Sadly the water table has been dropping in So. Cal ever since the early 1900's. It used to be really challenging to hike up San Gabriel or any of the side canyons because of the water. LOL now there are signs and developed paths etc. Not like the "old days".

[@JesseStLouis]

I would have loved to explored the San Gabes back then! Even now though, there's still some beautiful remote areas only accessible by rappelling in, which is why I got into canyoneering there in SoCal. You'd love it.

[@fizzyfilms4761]

I do respect nature but a lot of people do not and leave trash so I understand, but these secret spots should be shared.

[@fizzyfilms4761]

For the real ones 💯⛰

[@JesseStLouis]

🤙

[@AirborneSurfer]

Switzer Falls, named after the famous explorer who originally discovered it: Dr. Albert Falls.

[@JesseStLouis]

+AirborneSurfer lol

[@dlara1986dl]

Nature is for all of us brother thank you for sharing... Who cares what some say.

[@JesseStLouis]

Word

[@phobowl]

I agree, your viewers are respectful of nature and want to celebrate it, not exploit it. The harder it is to get to, the less likely the riff raff will get to it.

[@JesseStLouis]

Totally

[@JonBogdanove]

Jesse, I love your videos! But the library music is distracting, It's always mixed way louder than your voice track and the sound just doesn't seem to fit the landscapes.

[@JesseStLouis]

Yes I've been working hard on making that a better balance. Thanks for your feedback.

[@DOMtheeDogo]

Went today and the hardest part of the hike was walking back up that long incline road to the parking off the main road 😥

[@UsAndBliss]

You have an amazing channel...loved the video. Subscribed.

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks so much!

[@blanca1008]

Wow thank you

[@JesseStLouis]

🙏

[@virgo714]

Cant believe u travel alone, i was at Bonita Falls this past weekend.. it was a beautiful waterfall

[@JesseStLouis]

I don't always travel alone... My wife was working on this day.

[@virgo714]

Jesse St Louis good.. i usually try not hike alone because im not an expert or an amateur 😅! But once in awhile my friend would talk about missing 411, people that get lost in National parks and never returned 😭 #StaySafe friend

[@ceannacerceo3552]

The rock at 7:33 looks like an old face! So cool!

[@JesseStLouis]

Yeah it's amazing

[@seandepoppe6716]

Great place

[@JesseStLouis]

Yes indeed

[@stevenpadilla7200]

Love ur videos

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks Steven

[@virgo714]

U make my day, my new hobbie + rock collection

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks Luigi!!

[@virgo714]

Jesse St Louis the ending.. when it got dark, i would cry! Alone in the wild 🙈🙈

[@JesseStLouis]

Did you know there are hidden waterfalls near The Bridge to Nowhere? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn3anYeYi6iDi9E

[@HangingontheTrail]

Yes I do, its called Devil's falls. Love your channel, Jesse. Thanks for the great vids.

[@JesseStLouis]

What's the name of the other one? Lol

[@HangingontheTrail]

The one near the bridge, it's called devil's falls as well (opposed to the real devil's falls). I think maybe it was dubbed that by the locals, not positive, but that's what we call it.

[@JesseStLouis]

You should check out my video so you can learn about Allison Gulch Falls, the other hidden waterfall that MOST people miss.

[@HangingontheTrail]

oh! allison, yeah.. I will definitely watch your vid.. have you been to iron fork and fish fork camps? classic sites to check out.

[@blancaochoa2813]

Wow I love it I’ll follow you now this is my religion Mother Earth 🌏 You doing an amazing job love it 😍

[@JesseStLouis]

thanks for watching Blance

[@4rampart619]

yo bro, on the level, thats whats wrong with the world today. Yo share away bro, looking forward to exploring all these spots after u share them. Thank you for living the dream man!!

[@JesseStLouis]

Enjoy

[@drozru]

How do you know if the pools will be filled

[@JesseStLouis]

You never know until you go. Depends on how dry of a year it is.

[@isaaccruz7010]

Hey man you should try the devils canyon hike there is a stream with trout it is also in the angles national forest it is right by the chilao camp site just make sure you take the right cloth plan according to the weather because it can get 0 degrees to 110 degrees but it is a nice hike

[@JesseStLouis]

Yep, been there. Love it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIKrlnaFfrWpsLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIuWZY2OjtOelbs

[@isaaccruz7010]

@@JesseStLouis in October I come to that area for deer hunting and that place has a lot of bears and deer specifically does but there is not so many coyotes I’ve seen one but that’s s all the animals I’ve seen in the area

[@romelrodriguez9998]

Hey Jesse! Great video brother. I went yesterday and tried finding it. When you went dow bear mountain trail and came to the fork where the river from bear mountain meets switzer falls river , did you then follow the river up? Or went down ?

[@JesseStLouis]

Down

[@romelrodriguez9998]

@@JesseStLouis thanks a lot brother ! Hopefully I find it next time. I picked up trash 🗑 along the way to leave it cleaner then when I got there

[@JesseStLouis]

Good man! 🤙

[@cocoland502]

Hi , what brand of shoes do you recommend for hiking ?

[@JesseStLouis]

These are what I recommend for water hikes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHTLgqSPgbBkZs0 For more gear recommendations check out the link to Amazon in the description of the video or on the "About" page, thanks.

[@loveme77527]

I really enjoy your vids!

[@JesseStLouis]

+wontstopme77 thanks!

[@loveme77527]

Jesse St Louis Your videos make me happy when I watch them definitely not boring... YOUR ENERGY LEVEL IS INSPIRING!!!🌲🌲

[@JesseStLouis]

+wontstopme77 I REALLY appreciate that feedback. Anything in particular you want to see?

[@loveme77527]

Jesse St Louis LOL yea me out there exploring & enjoying too.... Not just watching vids. Haha Just keep doing what you do!!! 🌲🌲💜💙 It really is refreshing to see these vids when there is so many HORRIBLE THINGS GOING ON IN THIS WORLD...

[@ArtByMrChris]

Have you been to Tangerine Falls??? It's amazing!

[@JesseStLouis]

Nope but I heard it's cool

[@ArtByMrChris]

@@JesseStLouis I was there 2 days ago. It was the most amazing hike ever!! 100 foot waterfall. Lots and lots of rocks and Boulder hopping. At least 10 smaller waterfalls before you get to the top which is the biggest waterfall. Soooo sooo amazing!!

[@CapitanBastos]

I'm with you on the garbage. People leaving garbage all over nature, deserve to meet the mountain lions 😝 when I'm in the mountains here, like above the tree line, I actually carry even my poop to the next appropriate place of disposal. Pisses me off picking up plastic bags, cans etc... really just typing about it now I'm almost cracking the screen 😝

[@JesseStLouis]

+Capitan Bastos yeah I don't understand why people do it. It must be that they're just so fucking dumb!

[@CapitanBastos]

Jesse St Louis it’s one of the few things that really triggers me. We have this mountain road Rallarvegen you can ride a bike from 1444 m above sea level down to 2m in a day, it’s the old workers road for building the railroad. Thing is, there’s a certain type of people who does this, like some of the people who do, high income with $6000 bikes and trying to make the best time. Down as well as up. They don’t give a shit about the awesome scenery, it’s just all about being the fastest and bragging rights. They use this energy gel and those packets are scattered all the way along the road. I was biking with a 100lb backpack and chased one of these shitbags down and made him go back and clean up his mess 😂I just snapped.

[@princeplotena]

DrinkwithaMexican that happened! LOL

[@AmazingGraceSTL]

cool love the videos man !! =)

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks

[@Mixwell1983]

I don't know man but if I were you I would carry a firearm on my hike regardless of the terrain

[@abaguirre8945]

Exactly. A fire arm. Always when possible. You just never know what’s out there, no cell signal, no one can hear your screams for help.

[@abaguirre8945]

In Dreams it’s a suggestion... if he does good for him if he doesn’t he should nothing more to it

[@abaguirre8945]

In Dreams why do you assume he does?

[@TheChuyDewy]

Sadly really hard to carry in cali

[@abaguirre8945]

Yoel Quevedo I think officers would use discretion, also you can legally carry it in a lock box in a hiking backpack, i hate California concealment laws.. by the time you unlock your gun, load your mag your dead but it really depends I don’t think they would enforce strict gun laws in the mountains were there are less people more “wild” creatures that can attack you depends on county, local law enforcement

[@czeslawrogalski1837]

Awesome videos

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks

[@BrosephRussell]

That's awesome

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks

[@roobinlopez6758]

I want to to this location? I want to go soon with some friends Can anybody help me??

[@TheChuyDewy]

Whats sup

[@lizzerdlegz2732]

6 miles back at night time ?! Lorddddd lol

[@JesseStLouis]

😂you know how we do!!

[@lizzerdlegz2732]

Jesse St Louis ide be shaking in my water soaked boots ! I love hiking but night time hikes spook me to death. Great bravery to those who don’t mind it haha like yourself

[@hivlozt]

I did this hike a few day ago and love it. I too worry about people trashing the place due to the fact that I did find trash along my hike! I did picked up trash that I found and disposed of it properly. Unfortunately some people are just assholes!

[@JesseStLouis]

Awesome! Great to hear you had a good time and took the trash out.

[@JesseStLouis]

I finally returned to Royal Pool! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYKXeox9l6yho5Y

[@tarzanla9025]

Thanks for sharing..

[@JesseStLouis]

🤙

[@trisa9625]

Did u get bk home safe without hurting youself

[@JesseStLouis]

Yep

[@bewise2297]

The forest belongs to all of us. For those who get made, kick Rocks!

[@bryanherrera6689]

Can you explain how to get there ? I might head up there on thursday.

[@diondrewinfield7701]

Vids are dope bro good hooper too keep em comin man may have to join sometime since I'm in the area

[@JesseStLouis]

Diondre Winfield thanks for watching

[@diondrewinfield7701]

Jesse St Louis Will do man told u i would haha... You gonna hoop?

[@JesseStLouis]

+Diondre Winfield not today, maybe Wednesday

[@CapitanBastos]

💥 first! Looks like a great hiking spot

[@JesseStLouis]

+Capitan Bastos yeah, it's a huge area with lots of Cool spots

[@CapitanBastos]

Jesse St Louis I think you'll have a great time there come spring 😉 just please, don't break your legs before that

[@JesseStLouis]

+Capitan Bastos lol... you sound like my wife, hahaha

[@CapitanBastos]

Jesse St Louis 😂

[@DaddyFutbol]

What is the best spot to see the stars and milky way? Or time of year

[@JesseStLouis]

Head out to the desert near Death Valley. It's crazy how many stars you can see out there.

[@DaddyFutbol]

Jesse St Louis Thank you man I've been trying to recreate that stunning view I had once in Big Bear but couldn't replicate it.

[@scheideggerUSVI]

Turn down the super loud interlude music I can't keep changing the volume

[@alexsolis1420]

Went today and my damn feet hurt!!! :(

[@JesseStLouis]

Lol, nice. But was it refreshing?

[@alexsolis1420]

@@JesseStLouis Yes! The temp of the water feels amazing once you step on it since it's so hot lol

[@Over_Lando]

How can I give you info on a campground and river in sequoia national park 🏞️ ??

[@JesseStLouis]

Feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@ivonnelopez8203]

DUDE, I love your channel! I'm going to ALL THE SPOTS. It's my motivation to learn how to drive!!! :D

[@JesseStLouis]

Excellent!!🙌🤙

[@marym.9845]

How did you get out of there and when?

[@JesseStLouis]

I hiked out. It took around 3.5 hours

[@marym.9845]

@@JesseStLouis You're brave!

[@mfoznot]

What song is that? I like it. Chill.

[@JesseStLouis]

+m fas found it on Epidemicsound. I'll have to double check the name.

[@tomatero1414]

nice video

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks Luis

[@romeras600]

awesome

[@JesseStLouis]

Thanks for watching

[@Sheety33]

Looks awesome! Bet it’s full right since the rains we had earlier this week.

[@JesseStLouis]

+Sheety33 yeah probably. Hoping to scope out some hidden waterfalls this weekend ;)

[@jetseason4603]

Jesse, you look like Shane from the Walking Dead series!

[@JesseStLouis]

First time I have heard that one, lol. Usually it's Capt Picard or Dana White

[@jetseason4603]

@@JesseStLouis Oh really? Lol. No offense! I just think you look like Shane! But I find your hiking trips a blessing and inspiring because I also grew up in LA and use to hike in these areas as young as 5 with my father and younger brother. I am 40 now. These connections with nature, I have found to be spiritual, educational, life changing for me. Over the years, I've noticed as I go back to city life after hiking around my favorite LA county areas and in other National Parks around California, other States, I have had school, career and work opportunities that seem more easier for me to attain! Right now, my relationship with my fiancee has also changed! She and I are going to get married! I proposed to her, she said yes! Nature has had this effect on my life!

[@JesseStLouis]

@@jetseason4603 Wonderful, congratulations on your engagement!

[@jetseason4603]

@@JesseStLouis Thank you Jesse! I will continue to watch your videos and learn from them. Be blessed in all areas of your life and enjoy your adventures!🙏

[@Xaloxflow]

I'm a new subscriber and this video was awesome! Were you alone???

[@JesseStLouis]

+Joaquin Romero thanks Joaquin. Yeah I was alone. Made a rookie mistake too by not telling anybody my plans. Luckily it all worked out!

[@clippertalk]

You're channel is blowing up! good job man. Got a quick question, I know where Royal Gorge is, how far is the Royal Pool from tehre?

[@JesseStLouis]

Probably about 2.5 miles from the intersection with Bear Canyon

[@J...repent.trust.believe...C]

-I got 5 or 6 miles back to the car Wait what..its dark. How did you find your way back?🤯. You dont look worried. I'm so confused..how can someone be so calm in a place where 1.its dark 2.there are wild animals that will try to eat you and you cant see them. Plz help me understand how you got back

[@JesseStLouis]

Well I had a headlamp to light my way and just followed the creek back up stream to where I turned down it. The animals are usually gonna be just as scared as you. Really just black bears, maybe a mountain lion or coyote might be up there, no big deal.

[@JesseStLouis]

The more you put yourself in situations like this, the more you realize that most fear is irrational. Yes you must be cautious and careful, but even if you look both ways when crossing a street, you can still get hit by a bus. The unknown is exciting to me and the more you jump headfirst into adventure, the more exciting it will be for you too!🤙

[@blitztim6416]

Maybe a little lecture to those who do trash sites. It's so common now. People that go into nature and then trash it. Disgusting. No one educates them.

[@GG-pb6gi]

Awesome vids Jesse!! Respect how you care, as we do, about trails and watering holes not being abuse. Some people just belong on concrete trails!! Question....do you or anyone know of a spot, I believe in the San Fernando valley area, of a very large pool. There’s a few diving spots, one at least 50 feet and a huge rock formation in middle of pool where people dive off. Went there many years ago and think it has a Hollywood theme name. They say it’s where many episodes of the original Star Trek were filmed!! Does look like a moon scene. I would appreciate it bro. Keep up the great work man!! 🤫

[@JesseStLouis]

It sounds like you are talking about Rock Pool is Malibu Creek State Park.

[@JO3haNsum]

Yeah man don't tell people about it through social media the ppl who don't respect environment will come down to trash it.

[@kingabrown8803]

Jesse, is the royal gorge and the royal pool off of the Bear Canyon trail? I went all the way to the Bear Canyon campground and was looking for the conjunction but missed it somewhere I guess. Help me out please. I'm trying to figure out how to get there for my next hike in a week. Thanks

[@JesseStLouis]

It's not off a trail. You have to make a turn downstream into the river at a certain point

[@kingabrown8803]

@@JesseStLouis Got it. Thank you for a quick reply.I appreciate it. Maybe someday I'll find it,lol

[@sovymerida307]

Please next time take me with you 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I really want to go all those places but a don't have a partner 😕 😔 😞

[@narcissusnelson1720]

Do u know where pauma yumia fall's Isis so cal

[@JesseStLouis]

Never heard of it

[@narcissusnelson1720]

My ancestors have been swimming there for thousands of years it's a hidden gem and it runs year round so for people to say there's only a few creeks they'd be surprised👍

[@JesseStLouis]

Interesting. I'd love to know where it is.

[@narcissusnelson1720]

That wouldn't be possible it's on tribal land reservation land