Well, most waterfalls you can argue conjure up romance, but this one more so than any other I've ever seen and will likely see again. This is a relatively small waterfall along Seeley Creek in the San Bernardino Mountains. It only drops about 25 feet or so and the scenery is typical for the area, mid-elevation mixed conifer and hardwood forest. But the large naturally formed heart shaped hollow beside the waterfall is special indeed. Todd and I hiked down to the waterfall today. The day was absolutely beautiful, sunny, about 70 degrees, and breezy. We saw just a couple of other people out on the trail and the flowers were blooming and the trail along the creek was a fun one. We also saw some amazing gnarled and ancient oak trees down there. Anyway, we had a great time and shared a few romantic moments because, well, the place called for it I think ;)
To get to Seeley Creek Falls take Hwy 138 1.5 miles northwest of Crestline. Turn into the entrance of Camp Seeley and follow the narrow paved road across a creek and up and over a hill and around a couple of bends. Park at the end of the road in the dirt turnout and you'll see a small post for Trail 4W07 which heads north. Hike down the trail about a good half mile or so. Just after the gnarliest of big old oak trees and before the trail makes a steep drop to the creek turn right on a use trail and go to the cliff. Carefully look over the edge and voila!
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