Kitchen Creek Falls

Kitchen Creek, Cleveland National Forest
Beleive That an Adventure Pass is required to park, don't know if they enforce this.
Highly Seasonal not every year.
Cascades
Obstructed View.
Off the Pacific Crest Trail, and no marker for the turnoff, need to do your research before going.
To access its elevation gain if accessing from Old Hwy 80 and a rugged trail from The Pacific Crest down to the falls.
Located San Diego County California
Tuck away in a bend in a canyon on Kitchen Creek , this cascading falls is hard to get a good vantage, of the entire set of falls, located off of The Pacific Crest Trail it can be a bit tricky to locate. The video I took require some bushwhacking to a vantage point to get it. The rocks around the falls can be super slippery so beware.
Remember once againThere is no marker, don't be afraid to ask direction from other people on The PCT, Pacific Crest Trail and do your research.
Height estimate around 150 feet

So this photo was with my old Jeep and was taken back in 2009, you can tell this because its parked by itself at the Parking for The PCT on Old Hwy 80. You park here now adays and you'll probably be hard press to find a spot. Back then I would hike to the falls and have it all to myself.

Across the road from The Parking for The PCT is the trail heading under The Bridge on Hwy 8. I hike up to the falls on a rainy day to maximize my chances to find a good flow on the falls, so a lot of my photos will have hazy backgrounds

One of two gates on The right of way fence for The Bridge on HWY 8. Keeps wildlife and possibly cattle from accessing the Highway so please close them.

Passing through The Manzanitia Forest. The original people of this area used this plant for a lot of uses, food and even for toothbrushing. Look at the ground and you will see the flowers falling from the tree, the later fruit is where Manzanita or Little Apple gets its name. The Humming Birds flock to this area for the abundant food and breeding at this time. They buzz by you as you travel the trail.

All the way to the falls was intermittant rain and snow. Though the snow melted upon hitting the ground. Though it makes for a gloomy hike. The rocks colors jump out

The Falls

The Bottom

Fall 2010

I apologize for not give out directions to most of my trips, trails change and I do not have the time to keep the site always updated. My hikes also span from the easy to the extreme, a lot of places do not even have trails, as well as extreme conditions. Some sites need to be protected as they are fragile and historically sensitive. So if you decide to hike some of these areas, do your research and know your limits, have the proper provisions .Every year many hikers die from not understanding these Simple Rules. San Diego County and surrounding areas are diverse in climate and terrain. Remember if you do decide to Hike do your research, carry the essentials and do so at your own risk. An alternative is to join one of the many hiking groups such as meetup or on facebook ,as well as other social sites. Not only is there safety in numbers but a pooling of knowledge.