The Rock Pools of the San Gabriel River near Azusa California
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
- This is an unbelievably beautiful place located only 40 minutes from Azusa California, it has pristine clear water and many rock pools to swim in!!
The only problem is that there is a lot of trash all over the place, so if you decide to visit please make sure to pack it in and pack it out!! Don’t leave any trash behind, thank you.
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The San Gabriel Mountains are full of amazing places , watch this video :
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thank you Ignacio I plan to take my family 4th of July. I hope there's water How long ago did you go?
@@edgarramirez2540 2 weeks ago, go early it’s going to be a chaotic day !!
@@lopezexplora I plan to be there by 7am you think 🤔 that will be fine
@edgarramirez2540 should be ok, please don’t leave any trash behind 🙏
@@lopezexplora definitely not I am taking extra bags will pick up extra trash if need be I love nature
Bless you for telling people not to litter. I cannot believe how many people treat nature with such disregard and disrespect. We should feel honor and protective of all the beauty. Too many selfish people in the world.
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Exactly. How hard is it to bring extra trash bags to clean up and take away your mess??? It's a blessing to have these beautiful nature spots around us. All we need to do is enjoy the beautiful scenery and clean up when we're done. Littering is disgusting, leaves a blight on society, as well as destroys our precious resources.
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This spot will always have a special place in my heart. For a short while I was pretty much homeless sleeping in friends cars and would wake up & come down to the river in the morning. It was a rough time for me then- 18, just left an abusive household & trying to kick my drug habits. I met my best friend up & found love. That was almost 18 years ago now:)
Hope everything is going well for you now 🙏
What a beautiful family. Thank you for telling people to protect OUR resources. I respect you for that.
Please keep it clean. Reminds me of fossil creek in Arizona. Priceless beauty
I stopped going up here because of all the dirty diapers,trash ,graffiti and gang bangers who made it uncomfortable. This is a beautiful place that’s just been trashed. People put rocks across the river to form the deeper pools which due to environmental issues is illegal. Appreciate your video and telling people to keep it clean.
I know about the problem, it’s really sad. Watch this:
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I have learned to use kind words that will bring light into this dark world( we are losing the light)If something bugs me I try to make a difference by picking up the trash myself.
@FoundtheLORD23 Thank you 🙏
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Good stay away 😂
These same people have been trashing the place with all that is on your list and it started increasing during the 90s. Bad enough that they ruin or live in trashy neighborhoods but have to go out and destroy more areas. The dirty diapers actually causes environmental problems with the stream being contaminated with bacteria like e-coli from the lazy who cannot pack out their own kids mess. Glad I was young and had the time to enjoy it before it became a bio-hazardous place.
You have such a soft and soothing voice, very calming to listen to you. Thank you for reminding people to take their trash with them! Our Earth is amazingly beautiful, we need to keep it that way 😊
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As a teenager we spent countless hours up there swimming fishing hiking getting stoned! Watching people get stuck in the mud! There's HUGE BASS in those reservoirs youll pass ..used to be wild Native Rainbow Trout up there in the River ....Fish and Game usex to plant trout in the 80s ... I think they stopped.
Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school California ✌️♥️🇺🇲🙏🗽
Back in the 90's this area was a nice area to trout fish, and youre right, Fish n Game used to plant. Sad to hear they no longer do so because people have become trash and losers who disrespect nice places.
@@quailshootr6389 Yup...we enjoyed a much better time than nowadays....there was a real common respect that was just there... probably cuz you can't smack anybody anymore that needs smacking! Like I said and you said it's was better.. I just learned that fish n game stopped stocking trout because of the endangered red legged 🐸 frog....✌️
@@user-xh8ii2hj6r Red legged frog = translation: "We will no longer fund trout plants because we are broke and may start paying out reparations " lol
@@quailshootr6389 Ribbet!
@@quailshootr6389 Did you ever do the hike back to Fish Canyon...? The waterfall
It was never tagged up in the 90’s and was always kept clean . Some of us don’t bring spray paint and Modelo beer to have a good time . Please keep this place clean . Also maybe read some history books on the people that were in these mountains long before any of us And even with gold mining and other ventures never destroyed it like this new generation.
Yeah, the native indians
Mexicans 😂
Really? It’s a generation issue? With that logic then maybe it’s the parent’s generation that fails at raising well behaved youth
In reality, I see kids who volunteer to pick up trash and see adults who teach kids about nature and native history all of the time. Nobody is to blame. Azusa canyon has become more popular over the years and has attracted more homeless people and delinquent groups of people. It’s an unfortunate byproduct of higher public interest and low supervision no matter the decade
@@whumptapus with logic like this the new generation has no responsibility for their own actions . My kid never ran around tagging walls while drinking modelo’s
@@stevenrandolph1654 That’s not quite it, friend. Everyone is accountable. Anyone could help pick up trash, clean graffiti, and educate youth about nature and history. The change starts with you
When I was a child my family would drive from long Beach to this spot to Gold Prospect and enjoy the river this was in the late 70's and 80's I remember the bridge it looks the same today
Thank you for watching 🙏
Appreciate you sharing this! In the 70s we used to go to this river and play for hours there. We built our own rock pools back in the day. The water was beautiful and even had crawdads back then.
Thank you
I live at the end of this river in Seal Beach. I love hiking these foothills & creeks 💪🏼❤️
You mean the drainage ditch lol
Beautiful place thx for sharing. Unbelievable that people would graffiti the beautiful rocks there, place is sacred then they go and do that. Nice job on the video, and reminding folks to take there trash with them. ✌️
Thank you 🙏
Everything gets tagged in LA. I would be depressed to visit this area and see all the gang tags and garbage. And meanwhile all of us have to pay for the "Adventure Pass"..did the taggers pay for a pass?
@@bombaybeach208 Hell no they didnt.
This brings back childhood memories 😻
Thank you for making this video to help people find these beautiful, local places. And for most in the surrounding areas that cant afford to go too far away for a little getaway with your kids. Just clean up after yourselves!
Thank you
Thank you for bringing back my favorite memories as a child!! It's been many years since I visited Azuza Canyon.
I remember going with my family, tias, tios, primos my whole family and stationed are selfs on the river streams and did cook outs, this video brought old beautiful memories brother thank you 😭
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it, watch my other videos too. Thank you 🙏
Same here!!!! We would have so much fun ❤ sadly none of my cousins could remember the name so finding this video made my week!!!
@@cnc4243 Yes I remember the first time I went my primos called “El rio de Azusa” but that would be all the information they could give. It wasn’t until I made my channel and starting to look for trails and stuff and when I was driving to hike to “Bridge to Nowhere “this place looked familiar and that was that. Thank you for watching , check my other videos too 🙏
I hope people keep this clean and take their trash…. And keep it beautiful.👍
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Wishful thinking. If you are from the area you would have noticed a huge population shift over the past few decades and that demographic has caused much of the decline to the San Gabriel Canyon watershed and the surrounding areas including the suburban landscape they have also brought to ruins.
@maidenthe80sla
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great video, my friend....I grew up in Glendora..I spent my youth exploring these canyons..I need to go back.
Watch my other videos too, got so many in the San Gabriel’s! What’s your favorite trail?? Thank you watching 🙏
Hey David so did I! Never got around to the Sepulvada Basin after it rained...ever since I was a kid I'd see kids fishing the LA River by San Fernando Rd and off to the side of Interstate 5 on that cement apron....ever seen that? I grew up South of you in Downey this river runs out before it got to Telegraph Rd and The 605 freeway but up in Azusa great jumping rocks and pools....✌️
Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High School Downey California
Oh and another thing...umm they are working on bringing back the Southern Steelhead back into the LA River.... Yup
Good that you mention not to leave trash 😊
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What a beautiful place. I can't swim, but I'll love to go visit this place to relax with my son and mom since its not that far from me.
It’s best to go on a weekday!
Me too.
We have biked on this road many times. We start at Cerritos Liberty Park and take the San Gabriel River Trail to Azusa Highway. Then we follow the East Fork to Glendora Mountain Road. Sometimes, we continue all the way to Crystal Lake. It's a long ride, almost 90 miles.
Good job Ignacio 👍
Pure snow melt
super clean water
This is beautiful thank you for the wonderful illustration of the journey to the rock pools, you have a calming voice will be anticipating more videos
Fantastic way to get to know our local rivers Very enjoyable and nice video. Thank you.
Beautifully made. Thank you. ❤
I used to go there and my dogs and cats loved Azules waters Your videography and storytelling is unique and insightful gracias’
Amigoes until next time
Thank you !
Great video thank you for taking us along. 🙏
Wow! I wish I was there with you guys!!🤩Thank you for sharing🙏🏻❤️
thank you ignacio for the great video!😃
Thank you! Looks like a great spot for fun and cooling off!
Thank you so much and God bless you!
Looks like a beautiful piece of nature, Thank you for asking people to keep it clean, even the trash isn't yours, pick it up and help keep it clean for others to enjoy, start a trend.
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I use to gold pan here for many years. The gold is under the tree roots next to the river. Move the big boulders using a wench, and there's better gold.
So beautiful.
Thank you sooo much! Your video is sooo helpful! Ive watched many videos and people will tell you the spots they go but they never go into detail in how they get there. Thank you sooo much! Please keep making more
My pleasure!!
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How to get to Stoddard Falls step by step
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Thank you
i love your videos, thank you for the great in depth directions!
My pleasure, thank you for watching my work 🙏
Lovely, thanks.
Thank you ....
Beautiful thank you ❤
Wow this is beautiful, thank you for posting.
Thank you
back in 1972, after coming back from Viet Nam, I went swimming there with my cousins from West Covina. I was from South El Monte..
1972? I was just a baby!
So grateful to you for making this video. I grew up in Glendora and used to go up there quite a bit. You brought back some great memories,and I got to show the area to my wife
Awesome! Thank you for watching 🙏
Thank you!
So beautiful
Thank you so much, i love the way you explain everything to do not make mistakes in the road, also you have a great calm voice 😊
Thank you 🙏
I need this in my life the weekend. thanks Ignazio.
Go for it!!
Rock Pools of the S.G. River north of Azusa, CA. Nice video. Thanks for showing us.
Thank you
What a beautiful place thank you for sharing❤
Those are beautiful. Thank you for showing us.
Thank you 🙏
Ty Ignacio. I always say leave nothing behind but your footprints 👣 God bless
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Fished there with my dad in the late 70’s early 80’s. He had a business on Todd Ave. in azUSA….great fishing. We both always had protection. Never needed it…mostly nice people..then…great trout.
AbbaYahuah you’re amazing.. thank for sharing ABBA’s creations Yahuah you so good to us .. time to do a baptism, great videos
Alot of memories there almost 45 years ago, my favorite spot to go was there at East fork and gmr and camp Williams,those were the days
Ah yes. The one thing this area needs is another video publicizing its location so that more hordes of people can arrive and trash it further.
@@feliperivas3814 it’s been like this before social media, watch this:
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This is why you should BE the change by picking up trash that people leave. Give people awareness to have more respect towards nature or places in general.
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You seem fun
Thank you for the video very nice.
This is such an amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you, watch my other stuff too!
Last time i was there was over 10 years ago. Use to go off road, shooting, hiking and bungee jump. Good times.
I hadn't watched one of your videos for some time keep it up my good man. I love your videos.
Thank you 🙏 well come back!!
Thank You for this video !! 🙏🏼 Really enjoyed watching it , getting directions and I'm looking forward to taking my family soon ..!!!✌🏼😎
Thank you, please don’t leave any trash behind 🙏
been here so gorgeous
Thanks for this! Just got back from here, it was awesome. Kids had a blast.
Watch my other stuff too, thanks 🙏
@@lopezexploraI do & have been. Went to Monkey Canyon Last week. Seeing where else I can bring my kids. All thanks to you.
Wait what? Did you bring your kids to Monkey Canyon ? How old are they?
Thanks for another great video....will be heading out their with the family for a little exploring and enjoyment of what mother nature has to offer ....and like you always say leave no trace behind its unfortunate we dont all think that way...but we can certainly do our part and pick up after ourselves and others!
I always do! Thank you for watching.
Thanks for sharing ill try to go with the kids
I'm glad this showed up in my feed. This brought back so many memories. We grew up going to the Azusa mountains, almost every day in the summer. We used to try to pile more rocks on the current dam to make the pools bigger 😁 Good Times!
Thank you for watching 🙏
Excellent video production & narration!!
Thank you 🙏
Mann great memories here as a kid with all my friends...best times 🎉
Great!! Thank you for watching 🙏
Thank you for sharing . God Bless
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Beautiful views along the way
Thank you 🙏
You’re a wonderful tour guide! Thanks for this video, this place looks like Heaven! Especially in triple digit weather.
Yes my dad always made sure we left places better than we found them. It’s terrible to see such a disregard for nature, and it’s just selfishness that people would trash the area and not think of anybody else that may want to enjoy it after them!
Subbed for more adventures, love the watering holes!
#OlllllllO maybe I’ll get back down south soon ✨🥰✨
Stay blessed, safe, and prosperous my friend. Hello to your wonderful family, they’re very encouraging for nervous jumpers! That was a funny part LOL!
AbbaYahuah you’re amazing.. thank for sharing ABBA’s creations Yahuah you so good to us .. time to do a baptism
This looks like a fun place swimming hole❤
It’s so pretty 🫶 Looks like fun 👍
That’s pretty cool, never knew about these rock pools
I recommend you go on a weekday, you’ll love it!!
Thank you for sharing
My pleasure, you’ll love this
How to get to Stoddard Falls step by step
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It looks nice and clean
Yes, but sadly is not like that. Watch this:
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I just came across your video!! You have a really nice voice!☺ I like how you take us along in your car. Can't wait for more adventures
Im so glad you are enjoying my work, thank you for watching 🙏
Se ve muy bien ese lugar. Saludos.
Gracias 🙏
Thanks 👏 now I wanna go visit
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thank you 🙏
I always thought about going to East Fork, but didn't know you can park there.. glad to know. (3 years too late)
Now you know, thank you for watching!
Nice video and information 👍🏻 can’t wait to swim here and cool off 🤩
Thank you, I must warn you about the bad side of this place, watch this:
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that was chill af
Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Looks like a hidden gem☀️🌷
I love swimming in these local gems, the east fork trail to the bridge to nowhere usually has some good swimming holes. its been too long your video has inspired me to go on out there and swim in the clean river water of so cal.ty
Go for it!! Thank you for watching
Very nice video, thanks for sharing
My pleasure!!
You are the best thank you so much
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment 🙏
Looks Beautiful ♥️
Thank you 🙏
THANK YOU SOOoooOOOooooOOoo MUCH for sharing your awesome video! I'm subscribing no doubt about it!
My pleasure! Thank you for watching, this one was 2 days ago:
How to get to Stoddard Falls step by step
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swimming with Js on is wild lol.
That’s the way ! 🌊
Yay, English version! I wish I could speak Spanish, but I’m not smart enough lol.
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Don’t say that you are!!!
Thank you so much for sharing!!! I’m going to try using your location to the bridge tomorrow and we’re taking trash bags incase there is anything we need to pick up too 😊
I heard it was crazy today that they had to shut down Highway 39, so keep that on mind
thank you so much for sharing on how to get there & also for posting a great video....have a safe & happy 4th of july
Thank you!! Happy 4th 🇺🇸
Thanks for the video
My pleasure, check my other stuff!
Great video. I think your video went viral and everyone went today. Cops blocked the way saying it’s overcrowd with max
Capacity haha
I have been looking for a river close by! Thank you!!
My pleasure, have a great time and don’t leave any trash behind 🙏
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Nice!
Great content thanks for sharing 👍
My pleasure, check my other videos hopefully you like them too 🙏