Small waterfall in Riverside county covered in graffiti.
What would be a beautiful little spot tucked in between residential neighborhoods has become a canvas for graffiti artists.
The intent of this post is not to condone the destruction of natural resources, but rather to recap an interesting spot found in Riverside county. Some local groups have done a great job of cleaning the area and I urge anyone visiting to bring a trash bag and collect any loose trash they see along the way.
This "trail" is on private property, although dozens visit it daily. It's tough to find initially as there is no defined trailhead. The "entrance" is right by a large sign on Skyridge Drive, right after the bend. Once you've found the entrance, the path is mostly defined and you should spot the rocks after about 10 minutes of hiking.
You can take a trail up that overlooks the falls or a separate trail that takes you to the bottom. I visited after a few days of rain, so the water was flowing liberally, but I would imagine that water flow is scarce most of the year.
I would use caution when parking on Skyridge Drive as there were several individuals simply hanging out in their cars and as hikers heading out on the trail, which could make your vehicle a target for theft. I experienced no issues, but this does appear to be an easy target for break-ins.
Know Before You Go
The trail is exposed to the sun, ensure that you have plenty of water and sunblock.
There are some high ledges above the falls, so one must use caution to prevent falls.
This trail is on private property.
Know the look of poison oak and avoid it at all costs.
Due to the short distance of the hike, lots of individuals can access it and unfortunately care for the space, leaving behind cigarettes, bottles, cans, etc. This isn't the best space to be one with nature.
Resources
Location
Takes some searching on Google Maps to find as there is no designated trailhead. Best bet is to park on skyline drive and find an access point there.
Video
The video below was taken on an iPhone while hiking, so apologize for any shakiness. The video features both an upper and lower view of the falls after a recent rainfall.
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