The Community Hiking Club will be traversing a moderate 10 miles of the Santa Paula Creek which runs year-round and is best known for its intrinsic beauty, and natural deep  pools, waterfalls, and steep cliffs. The trail takes you through picturesque St. Thomas Aquinas College, then along the wooded banks of Santa Paula creek with plentiful swimming holes, capped by a spectacular 25 foot waterfall. There are a few short sections where climbing over big rocks or scrambling up loose dirt is required.

Bring water shoes as there will be water crossings. Also bring drinking water, lunch, bug spray, sun block, and hat.  Those interested should plan on meeting at Towsley at 6:50 for 7:00 departure or meet at trailhead at 8:00 AM.

Directions to Trailhead:

Meet 8:00am Across the street (HWY 150, Ojai Rd) from St Thomas Aquinas College.

Take the 126 west to the town of Santa Paula. Go north on Hwy 150 for 6.5 miles to St Thomas Aquinas College on the right. You will see it through the trees  as you are approaching. Park across the street from the entrance, in the gravel parking area. Do not drive into the college grounds.