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Santa Paula Punch Bowls

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A popular and fairly challenging hike near Santa Paula leading to natural pools, waterfalls, and swimming holes.

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The Punch Bowls is a popular hike near Santa Paula in Ventura County, California. Located in Santa Paula Canyon within Los Padres National Forest, the trail leads to a series of natural pools, waterfalls, cascades, and water slides, including the well-known Santa Paula Punch Bowls and a 30-foot waterfall. The route is described as a fairly challenging out-and-back hike of about 11.5 miles with roughly 2,017 feet of elevation gain, taking around 5.5 to 6 hours to complete.

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