Gary Gunder paddling the first drop (La Niña) of a tiered waterfall downstream of Switzer Falls, in the San Gabriel Mountains, near Los Angeles.

This was the second of three segments we paddled on Arroyo Seco:

• Arroyo Seco, Switzer Picnic Area to Switzer Camp
• Arroyo Seco, Switzer Falls to confluence with Bear Creek
• Arroyo Seco, Bear Creek Trail crossing to JPL