A Paradise with Limited Access
by Pasadena Adjacent
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You enter through Vulcan Quarry because you want to see this waterfall
You’ll stop along the way and discover local history (select photo below to read)
I’ve been twice but I must warn you; you’re not going to be alone. Meet Tom and Dick. Harry’s the one with the mouth.
Access to Fish Canyon is a political hot potato pitting financial stakes against public access. As of now access is limited to Vulcan’s predetermined schedule.
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Pasadena Adjacent 
Fish Canyon Duarte/City of Industry
The first panel in the enlarged “history” photo speaks to the 1997 trail extension. It was created by the county and provides access to the Fish Canyon trail head. A trailhead (belonging to “we” the people) obliterated by Vulcan’s expansion. The term “difficult” describing the new trail, can’t be emphasized enough. It’s an additional four shadeless miles of bushwhacking. I gave up after the first mile. The Vulcan supplied access takes you directly to the trailhead.
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This is where you start if you should want to start.The schedule is linked on the front of the post. At the bottom of this link are the driving directions
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Great waterfall. Too bad there is competition for it and the area.
Re your comment: did you really build all that? Cool! You inspire me to try.
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Wow. Beautiful.
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Good post. I’d like to hike the trail but never have. As for that alternate trail, I don’t know ANYBODY that will even bother. Hiking to the schedule of the quarry, via their shuttle bus, between their specified hours, with crowds – I suppose we should be grateful too.
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I have been informed by Pasadena Adjacent that “said” van used in the transportation of human cargo to and from the trail head is owned and operated by Vulcan Inc. It appears to be a van, but on closer inspection it’s true function is that of a limousine. It’s equipped with a wet bar and upholstered in black naugahyde circa 1970’s.
Pasadena Adjacent was transported in “said van” back to her car. She was alone with the exception of the driver whom she swears was Elvis.
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the quarry looks very much like one you can find off one of the trails in the santa anita canyon. But your waterfall is more impressive.
Hmm, would a two-seater increase the value of my home?
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The waterfall is beautiful, but I am still pondering the two-seater: why? People who are afraid to be alone?
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You sure the Limo wasn’t a
Big Yellow Taxi?
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What a beautiful spot. AH:The two seater would be an asset only if users don’t suffer from B.B. Syndrome. Are we talking about the same thing?
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I don’t know, D. What is that? Speak in euphamisms if it’s what I think it might be.
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Why speak euphemistically? It’s a natural thing. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it. I’m talking two seaters as in a two person out-house of course. How embarrassing for me if you’re not!
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Friday brought a change in plans as todays 6/22/09 post indicates. I didn’t make the hike but I did help a friend move.
Dina: Mr V and I have done our fair share of masonry work. There is a story behind the collected rocks. A future trash Tuesday
Vanda: I believe you might be the right person to go. I also think you’ll love meeting Elvis
Keith: I hear ya brother! What is worse is that touring companies are now taking advantage of the access days. Nothing like finding yourself on a narrow trail with twenty tourist and a guide in front of you.
AH: Another quarry? do tell. This is big daddy falls of the San Gabriels. Yes, we’re all scratching our head over the two seater. Although it’s a thing of the past, the catch hole still exists.
D: Ok…I’m trying to figure out the exchange betwixed you. I did the BB google. Either big brother or big boobs. Now I’m ashamed of both of you.
Jean: The family that poops together stays together.
Mid-Town-Wilshire: There is a case to be made here. Vulcan will supply the gravel and you can supply the tar. Then we’ll put up a parking lot. Give my regards to Joni
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