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Dodgergirl

Jul 17, 2006, 05:55 PM

Just got back from a 'secret' swimming hole. It was incredible...
I actually jumped from a cliff (OK, a small cliff) into the water below! I know some pictures were taken, I sure would like to see them.
The spot was amazing, the water crystal clear & when the Thunderclouds came in bringing thunder & rain, it was awesome.
Glad the Scooby could handle the road, but I had a fearless leader to follow...
Heres a clue as to where we were... and, yes, thats Davy going off the high jump...

Surfus

Jul 17, 2006, 07:27 PM

that is not so secret
I swam there every week when I worked/lived at camp sugar pine.

Sandman

Jul 17, 2006, 07:31 PM

I have been going there for 15 years or so. Fun spot! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

Dodgergirl

Jul 18, 2006, 02:31 AM

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/duh.gif I would expect the two guys who've lived here their entire (almost) lives to know where it is...

Kahlua Kid

Jul 18, 2006, 03:41 AM

That looks so cool! What an amazing place.

BGW

Jul 18, 2006, 09:12 AM

I can drive...I can't do bad trails to great places http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif I am still whining!!!!! Oh, and I renamed this section of the cliff: Dodger's Drop! You were impressively brave! I could never do that!! http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/bgirl64/4_17_11.gif

Dodgergirl

Jul 18, 2006, 03:00 PM

and while I was there I spotted...

Dodgergirl

Jul 18, 2006, 03:02 PM

and (opposite view of the Davy jumping pic)

BGW

Jul 19, 2006, 11:54 AM

What goes down must find a way back up!!

BGW

Jul 19, 2006, 11:57 AM

and if you ever need a massage...this is the place to get it!

Chem101

Jul 19, 2006, 01:02 PM

Hmmmmmm.... I know a number of similar holes up Willow Creek but I don't reognize this place. Is it on Lewis Creek somewhere?

BGW

Jul 20, 2006, 06:29 PM

Both are great guesses with great swimmin' holes, but, sorry, no where near this location.

Pop-Rocks

Jul 20, 2006, 08:19 PM

Oh were are all the people I only saw davey and Dodger? I thought it was going to be a swim party?

Dodgergirl

Jul 21, 2006, 04:22 AM

Some people (not forum associated) did not want to be posted. There were at least two Davids and an assortment of females...
Oh, and with the Tiki Drinks, we did Party! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cheers.gif

Kahlua Kid

Jul 21, 2006, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Dodgergirl:
Some people (not forum associated) did not want to be posted.

Hmmm...

Perhaps due to the suits they wore?

Dodgergirl

Jul 21, 2006, 11:19 AM

Um, yeah, something like that. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif
Besides, the force of the Falls kept removing the top of my suit, pretty funny, actually.
And Pops, you were invited... shoulda came & saw who actually showed up. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif

Chem101

Jul 21, 2006, 11:44 AM

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| $5.00 |
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Slips Dogergirl a five under the table for the location http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

Dodgergirl

Jul 21, 2006, 01:00 PM

only $5??

for that you get "it's off the 41". http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/tongue.gif

BGW

Jul 21, 2006, 02:08 PM

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

Chem101

Jul 21, 2006, 02:43 PM

Let's see.... Hwy 41 starts in Morro Bay and ends in Yosemite.... Well gee wiz!!!! That narrows it down!! This should be easy!!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

Chem101

Jul 21, 2006, 02:45 PM

Would I have any better luck if it was a six pack of Corona? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

Dodgergirl

Jul 21, 2006, 08:31 PM

nope

I don't usually drink Coronas...
Smirnoff Green Apple or Newcastle...

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

OK, it's off the 41 between Fresno & Yosemite...

BGW

Jul 21, 2006, 09:48 PM

Where the Tiki cups roam free!!

Kahlua Kid

Jul 22, 2006, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by Dodgergirl:
OK, it's off the 41 between Fresno & Yosemite...

I'm going to go out on a ledge and guess its between 222 and Yosemite...

beautiful_mess38

Jul 22, 2006, 05:49 AM

I'll tell you where it is for a six pack of corona. hehehehe j/k

My grandpa used to take us there when we were kids.

Dodgergirl

Jul 22, 2006, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
Where the Tiki cups roam free!!

and magically refill... (you know I was there, note Lays potato chip bag) Chips & Smirnoff, yup, that's me..

Newcomer

Jul 22, 2006, 07:08 AM

Would I be able to get there and get to the water to swim? or is it to steep?

Dodgergirl

Jul 22, 2006, 08:07 AM

The trail down is steep, but if you go slow, you could do it. Coming back up is harder, but you just gotta take it slow. There's only a couple spots where the trail is actually steep, and then only for a few feet. I was out of breath coming up, but Davy ran the trail carrying an ice chest. He actually ran...
Theres large flat rocks to sit on and a cool shallow pool with a waterfall for swimming. Then there is the jump, which, you could do, and a rope to help you up the side of the boulder. Water shoes helped me, or tennis shoes.
Gorgeous scenery all around, and a few biting flies, so repellent is reccommended.
We can pick an afternoon to go if you want, it'll take about an 45 minutes from Oakhurst,
maybe we could get a bunch of us to go.
Let me know.

Yosemite_Wolf

Jul 22, 2006, 10:05 AM

Id be game to go after I get my sutures out.

Chem101

Jul 22, 2006, 10:09 AM

I'f my son and I are at the lake the day you go, we'd be up for it! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

beautiful_mess38

Jul 22, 2006, 10:15 AM

I'm game

Chem101

Jul 22, 2006, 01:11 PM

OK.... I've been playing wth Google Earth. Is it off Sky Range Lane? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/idea3.gif

Dodgergirl

Jul 22, 2006, 01:20 PM

I don't think so. At least that's not how I got there.

monkey

Jul 22, 2006, 01:54 PM

Go north on 41 from Sky Ranch...

Kahlua Kid

Jul 22, 2006, 02:25 PM

Poor Chem - racking his brains.

Another local friend said they know how to get there - should plan an OF private party there!

tocools

Jul 22, 2006, 03:51 PM

Hey Chem for a bottel of Cabo Wabo and 50.00 bucks I will tell you where it is............................Maybe http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif

Chem101

Jul 22, 2006, 03:55 PM

Thanks Monkey! That narrows it down from about 200 miles of Hwy 41 down to about 6 miles of Hwy 41.... Back to google earth!!!... Oh ... wait... Let me grab a Corona first....

Chem101

Jul 22, 2006, 04:00 PM

Hey!!! Tocools!!! You've got a deal.... um... You don't mind if I filter it first do you? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

Surfus

Jul 22, 2006, 04:58 PM

It is north of Batterson and south of Westfall
there is only on major creek in that area.
The Girls are not being truthfull in their answers.
there is a clue in my first post.

tocools

Jul 22, 2006, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by Chem101:
Hey!!! Tocools!!! You've got a deal.... um... You don't mind if I filter it first do you? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif
http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/greedy.gif

BGW

Jul 22, 2006, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Surfus:
It is north of Batterson and south of Westfall
there is only on major creek in that area.
The Girls are not being truthfull in their answers.
there is a clue in my first post.

Really???? cuz camp sugar pine didn't factor in to our equation!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif Though I hear there is a good swimmin' hole there too!

Dodgergirl

Jul 22, 2006, 08:14 PM

I am too being truthful. I have no idea where Batterson & Westfall are....

BGW

Jul 22, 2006, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by Dodgergirl:
I am too being truthful. I have no idea where Batterson & Westfall are....

Dodger--we passed them just getting to the meeting place!!

Dodgergirl

Jul 22, 2006, 08:18 PM

Pop-Rocks

Jul 22, 2006, 08:26 PM

Once you have seen one swimming hole you have seen them all.

Chem101

Jul 23, 2006, 07:12 AM

OK.... I was thrown off by an earlier response. This swimming hole has to be on Lewis Creek. It is the only creek of sufficient size in the area to create that size of swimming hole. Based on Surfus' input, this has to be Red Rock Falls or Corlieu Falls. I'm surprised though. Neither look as big as Angel Falls or the Washing Machine on Willow Creek based on the Google Earth images.... This is fun http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

monkey

Jul 23, 2006, 07:22 AM

Keep going north...

beautiful_mess38

Jul 23, 2006, 07:25 AM

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

oakhurstleaf

Jul 23, 2006, 07:33 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Chem101:
Based on Surfus' input, this has to be Red Rock Falls or Corlieu Falls.QUOTE]

It's not Red Rock Falls. I've been there...no "hole" for swimming. Corlieu Falls would be more steep hiking than Dodgergirl described though shorter trail than to Red Rock Falls and I wouldn't call it a swimming "hole" either. Though the falls (particularly Corlieu Falls) are worthy destinations in their own right. About 6 miles north of Oakhurst the Lewis Creek trailhead is where ya go for these two hikes. Head left for Red Rock or right for Corlieu.

Chem101

Jul 23, 2006, 07:49 AM

OK... I admit it. I cheated. I pulled out my "Swiming Holes of California" book. This hole is called "Arrowhead" just below "Skinny Dip" The book says "For years Skinny Dip was a secret closely kept by the locals, especially Yosemite folk who get tired of summer crowds."

Based on where it is... I don't think anyone needs to worry about crowds.

Dodgergirl

Jul 23, 2006, 08:30 AM

Honestly, that's not the name I was told. I still think you're off by a few miles.

monkey

Jul 23, 2006, 08:49 AM

Nope, I don't think that's it either.

Chem101

Jul 23, 2006, 10:10 AM

All I can say is the pictures in the book match Dodgergirl's pictures perfectly, and the described location is in the same general area everyone's been hinting about.
The book calls the swimming hole on the first picture that Dodgergirl posted as "Arrow," and interestingly enough, it says few people skinny dip in the hole called "Skinny Dip" but skinny dipping is common at Arrow. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

Chem101

Jul 23, 2006, 10:32 AM

Oh, and another nickname for the location is "Big Creek" according to the book http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif Does that ring a bell?

Chem101

Jul 23, 2006, 11:13 AM

Web link to book... keep hitting forward till you hit "Skinny Dip"

http://www.running-water.com/holes/yosemite/cleos_bath.htm

Kahlua Kid

Jul 23, 2006, 01:00 PM

Or use the drop down menu... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wiseguy.gif

Thanks for sharing - cool site.

Chem101

Jul 23, 2006, 02:47 PM

Ummmm.... Just what "Drop Down Menu" are you refering to KK? LOL!!!

BGW

Jul 23, 2006, 09:27 PM

Talked to a handfull or more locals that have grown up in and around the swimming hole we invaded and none of them recognized any of the names from the book. Hmmmmm....perhaps the locals lied to the book authors to keep them off track!!

Kahlua Kid

Jul 24, 2006, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by Chem101:
Ummmm.... Just what "Drop Down Menu" are you refering to KK? LOL!!!

"Chapter index" at the top left~ http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif