Devil's Punchbowls: big loop... waterfalls + rocks, caves + arches
Details
Note: THE MEETUP SMART-PHONE APP DOES NOT SHOW MY PHOTOS AND MAPS:
so go to [**http://rexhikes.blogspot.com/2015/08/devils-punchbowl-4-to-6-hours-of-caves.html**](http://rexhikes.blogspot.com/2015/08/devils-punchbowl-4-to-6-hours-of-caves.html)
TO SEE THEM
FOLLOWED BY OPTIONAL DINNER: 5:45PM at '49er Saloon in Acton south of the 14 freeway
31908 Crown Valley Rd, Acton CA
(661) 526-4414
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aC1i4EaPKVX4R4eY9
MENU: https://www.the49ersalooncompany.com/menus/
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The hike route itself is not on the official trails or on any official maps.
Difficulty: MODERATE to DIFFICULT. BRING HIKING SHOES THAT YOU CAN GET WET!!!! (although when I do the falls I don't get wet.)
DISTANCE: only 3 miles or so, because climbing up and around rocks and waterfalls is slooowww
PHOTOS: https://goo.gl/photos/Usm9sMRYubEWDCBf8
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Starting Elevation is around 4600 feet with uphill climb of 150 feet
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THE DRIVE IS ABOUT 80 MILES NORTH OF DOWNTOWN L.A..
There are No obnoxious twisty roads!
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THE USUAL STUFF:
BRING ALL THE USUAL STUFF, I'M NOT YOUR MOM....
Bring clothing (sorry, nude hikes are a different Meetup group), lots of water--3 liters, hat, comfy shoes, snacks, guitar, all your troubles..., camera, etc
LEGAL STUFF: by going on this hike, you agree to assume all risks of this hike, and that no one at Meetup including the organizer is responsible for your safety. See the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2:
https://www.meetup.com/terms/