Todd and I waded across the frigid cold waters of Lytle Creek on Monday then hiked a ways up the South Fork Canyon on our one year anniversary of getting engaged. If I ever have the chance to get away from dealing with problems at work and do interpretive programs (ha!) the story I would tell of this area is definitely an active one! The San Andreas Fault is only a valley away and this area is under the constant threat of flash flood, rock slides, and fire. But it is beautiful nonetheless. And there are lots of trails and trail-less areas to explore. We got sidetracked exploring the area - including standing under the mistletoe draping from the California Sycamore trees and kissing ;) - and didn't quite make it to Bonita Falls. These are one of the highest waterfalls in Southern California but we only got as close as to hear them before the sun dipped over the mountains and the canyon air turned almost as chilly as the water. Next time... this area is just a few minutes away from where I work and live :)
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