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Caitlin Kelliher

Started this hike about 7:45 am, glad we did because the canyons gets very hot after the sun is really up. Bring layers!! I highly recommend wearing pants, there was a ton of poison ivy along the trails. Be aware of snakes. Saw a couple garter snakes and heard rumors of a rattlesnake from other hikers. The riverbed is pretty much your trail so as long as you stay with it, you will reach the waterfall. Some rocks are very slippery. You can make your trail as difficult or as simple as you like. The waterfalls at the end are definitely worth climbing over tons of rocks for. The beginning of the trail is just flat and paved for the first two or three miles and then difficulty increases as you get closer to the falls. Bring lots of water and maybe leave furry friends at home for this one!

So my boyfriend and I decided to to do this today thinking it was more of a hike but received some misinformation from one of our mutual friends. I wouldn't recommend this escapade for somebody wanting a full on sweaty hike, it's more suited for a relaxing romp in the waves. Nevertheless, we had a fantastic time! The walk down to the beach was great and we had a super time frolicking around in the surf while exploring some pretty neat caves and mossy tide pools. We also had the joy of witnessing one of the most incredible sunsets I have seen yet!! Kudos Laguna beach for a memorable day.