Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead (Punchbowls)

First Falls - This hike has several water crossings and you'll be hiking over rocks and boulders, as well through vegetation. Bring water shoes, trekking poles, food, a filtration device, and determination! Jackson Falls - This is what i call a no joke hike. This hike will challenge you in every way. It has river crossings, hiking on rocks/boulders, an insane amount of elevation gain, bushwacking, long exposure to the sun, and more. Once you reach the high ground, there are also some sketchy sections to traverse. If you make it, the reward is worth it but come prepared!

It's a very beautiful place, but it's a bit difficult to take a 9-year-old child there because there are a lot of rocks, so it's recommended to go alone or with friends.

Beautiful serene hike! Would recommend you bring comfortable shoes and water. The hike is long but worth the views. There are some shallow river crossings but they remain ankle height.

Intermediate - advanced trail. Especially in the summer months, it is important to plan and do your research. Parking lot is small, maybe 10 spots. More street parking up the road that may add some distance to your hike. Get here early (8 am or earlier to secure parking) NO RESTROOMS. This is considered a wilderness area. Please practice LEAVE NO TRACE (pack in wipes, pack out ALL TRASH) Sad to see sections with human waste and trash. Even if you don’t think you will need to use the restroom, always bring a potty kit just in case anytime you’re in a wilderness area. Dogs allowed on trail, but recommend hiking booties to protect their paws if they are not accustomed to walking far and on rough terrain. Terrain ranges from sharp pebbles to hot gravel in the hot summer season. I saw many p

I've done this trail like 8 times it's definitely a work out it's definitely harder now with all the rain we had last year overall it's a beautiful hike with alot of water worth the hike if you are going to do this hike go really in the morning and follow the arrows overall good hike 🚶‍♂️