This place is really beautiful for a hike but there’s no water no more I went like 2 weeks ago and it is almost dry there’s low water in some spots but nothing were u can swimVisited onWeekendWait timeNo waitPrice for adult entryFree
No water in sight 4/22/23. Lots of people around. Trails were not marked in anyway, seems like there used to be some signs but were never replaced. Easy enough to follow the well-trodden paths, but after about a mile we turned around - trail can be rocky and uneven. Did see lots of salamanders. We didn't see any freshly broken car windows, but definitely plenty of broken glass in the car park as others have said.
This place is shish hole...there is vandalism of cars broken beer bottles and there is no water ,lake, or water falls in this place. Don't come here not recommending it. Don't waste your money time and energy to drive here.
Beautiful spot. Easy hike for the kids. Great swimming. This was the kids favorite spot on our trip. Our car window and the car next to us were smashed in when we got back. Don’t leave valuables in the car. One year later… I changed mine to 4 stars because the second time we came out we still saw shattered windows when we came back out. We met someone coming out of the trail that said the water was dried up due to the drought and within 5 minutes of walking for a bit, hearing that, and turning around back to the car, windows were smashed. Someone said the saw them running back into the woods. Our windows weren’t smashed this time, but this seems this is a common occurrence. There’s a police camera there now but that didn’t make a difference.
This is a great hike... I actually like hiking here. There's a lot of uphill and downhill or you can take the other trail that's more flat. The reason I give this trail only 3 is because safety. I would not recommend doing this trail alone, especially if it's not during peak times 10-5 on weekends. A lot of cars VISIBLY get broken into here. There was nothing but shattered glass throughout the entire parking area. Just be careful. There are PLENTY of other places you can hike or walk a trail and feel safe and know your belongings aren't likely to get stolen or even come back to a broken window.
Great trail. Not a curated trail with purposely smoothed areas, and it can get a little tight at times as groups pass by in opposite directions, but the uneven terrain is never laborious. I have 2 medium sized dogs and they traveled without issue. While the trail is more or less a straight line following the creek, there is plenty of interesting distractions on the sides to keep it from ever feeling drab. Took my kids each around 10, and they didn't have any trouble hiking it either, and loved the varied geography. Only downside is parking can fill up and stretch pretty far down the on ramp leading to the trailhead.
Out of towners.... cat fished by google! Make sure you double check if there is water... we were pumped and brought floating devices... needless to say the lack of water was a disappointment... BEAUTIFUL hike though. Also make sure your valuables are in the trunk. Walked by a smashed car window on our way out.
Nice place for hiking the best time after raining today.
Love everything about this hike! There are always a lot of people here but all just having fun in the water. Find a place to sit in the creek along the way or hike however long you want. The trails are not too steep but some places you might need a little traction. Always enjoy going here by myself or with friends and it never disappoints. Also: it can be very hot in the summer of course so definitely bring a swim suit so you can cool off.
For hiking or biking it is a great place, considering it is in the middle of the city. Be aware it doesn't have public restroom. Also there are two different paths if you are into hiking go to the upper one. The one close to the creek it is better for biking.
