Tenaja Falls offers easy access, waterfalls and views

Okay, so finally, after procrastinating for way too many weeks, I finally went out and found the secluded watering hole that is Tenaja Falls. As it turns out, it is really easy to get to. It’s only about a six-mile drive from the I-15 and the roads taking you to the trailhead are all paved. This is especially convenient because the best time to go if you want to go swimming (and see the waterfall in action) is during or after it rains.

There was about two feet of water when I visited, but it looked like it had been stagnant for a while – not exactly skinny dipping material. But it was fun clim...