TROMPING THROUGH THE WOODS...
Tromping:
1. To trample underfoot.
2. To defeat soundly; trounce.
This page is hopefully going to be an encouragement to me and to you to get out into the outdoors. I will be posting periodically new hikes or trips I am doing or training for. Those entries without dates are ones I'm planning and training for, entries dated refer to the the date I plan to complete it. Really it's just a way to drool over the possibility of getting outdoors and letting beauty seep into my soul. A place to commune with my Creator and feel small and unified with the rest of God gorgeous creation. The peace he infuses into me leaves me singing embarrassingly loud through meadows with joy that makes my spirit try to jump out of my body and leave my humanity behind... leaves me on my knees silent before my King... and leaves me standing weeping with my face in the wind. My Creator is my beloved and when I am in His creation I am undeniably overwhelmed with the knowledge that I am his beloved. What a concept, it moves me... my heart is moved oh that my life would but follow.
Blackstar Canyon Falls
Tromping:
1. To trample underfoot.
2. To defeat soundly; trounce.
This page is hopefully going to be an encouragement to me and to you to get out into the outdoors. I will be posting periodically new hikes or trips I am doing or training for. Those entries without dates are ones I'm planning and training for, entries dated refer to the the date I plan to complete it. Really it's just a way to drool over the possibility of getting outdoors and letting beauty seep into my soul. A place to commune with my Creator and feel small and unified with the rest of God gorgeous creation. The peace he infuses into me leaves me singing embarrassingly loud through meadows with joy that makes my spirit try to jump out of my body and leave my humanity behind... leaves me on my knees silent before my King... and leaves me standing weeping with my face in the wind. My Creator is my beloved and when I am in His creation I am undeniably overwhelmed with the knowledge that I am his beloved. What a concept, it moves me... my heart is moved oh that my life would but follow.
Blackstar Canyon Falls
Here is the challenge... to find the infamous Blackstar Canyon Falls and prove that they exist to all you doubters. Yes Joe, Mark, John, Shane - I'm talking to you. It can be done. (hopefully)
The Appeal:
A double waterfall that's said to be togeather about 80 feet. Known as the Lost Falls of Blackstar Canyon. It is disputed whether they are a part of Cleveland National Forest or if they are indeed part of private property (maybe the Tuttles?). Also Black Star Bill used to live out there, now there are all sorts of rumors flying around about him. Among them... ghosts. There is also (or so I've heard from strange bearded old men) an abandoned bus... curious to see if anyone is living in it, either alive or dead.
Distance: 6.6 miles Out and Back
Hiking Time: 5 hours (round trip)
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous
Best Times: November thru May
Agency: CNF/TD
Recommended Map: USGS 7.5min Black Star Canyon
Notes: Navigation Required, bushwacking, difficult terrain.
Directions (to the trailhead): Exit from either eastern toll road (Highway 241 or 261) at Santiago Canyon Road. Drive 6 miles east to Silverado Canyon Road, turn left, proceed 0.1 mile, and turn left on Black Star Canyon Road. Go 1.1 mile to the forest gate and park.
- Information taken from Afoot & Afield Orange County: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide by Jerry Schad (page 131).
