Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2023
Parking for the falls is along the highway at a sizable but unsigned shoulder pullout.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2023
The trail descending toward the falls is clear.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2023
Views into the Santa Ana Mountains before descending toward the water.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2023
Reaching the seasonal stream requires a somewhat technical descent down a bouldery dirt path.
Shaun Hunter
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04/08/2023
The steep descent toward Ortega Falls.
Shaun Hunter
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04/08/2023
Ortega Falls - the flow depends on seasonal conditions, so it is best to visit the area after a rain or a particularly wet winter/spring season.
Shaun Hunter
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04/08/2023
Upon reaching the stream, it's possible to climb down or up to further explore the cascades and pools.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2023
The amount of graffiti at the falls definitely takes away from the experience.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/08/2023
The technical hike is generally easy to moderate.