The bridge offers great views of the steep forest valley and the riverbed below. This is a 10 mile round trip hike out to the bridge to nowhere where people love the thrill of jumping off a bridge to nowhere. The bridge was meant to connect a road, but the road was never built. Definitely not a hike that wed recommend for parents with little kids. This adventure includes an overnight campout at the bridge to nowhere with your instructors. This is a 1012 mile hike along the san gabriel river in the beautiful sheep mountain wilderness to a 120foot high bridge. The drive is spectacular and winds its way on the side of san gabriel canyon, with the river and reservoirs below.
Basically an under construction highway that was washed away during a massive flood in the 1930s, leaving the bridge in the middle of nowhere, and the road unfinished and abandoned. Have you ever considered publishing an ebook or guest authoring on other blogs. We usually have dinner at a mexican restaurant in azusa. The hike to the bridge is 2 hours and return is a bit less than 2 hours. This area is part of the whanganui national park, and the bridge to nowhere is a feature of the popular twoday hike along the mangapurua track which starts at whakahoro. Plan your road trip to bridge to nowhere in ca with roadtrippers. The bridge to nowhere hike is a classic southern california hike up a scenic river valley in the mountains that emerges at a scenic abadndoned brdge.
Bridge to nowhere, azusa, california bridge to nowhere hike. The drive to the trailhead is an adventure in itself. The main attractions of this trail are several swimming holes, mines, tunnels, and the iconic 120foot concrete bridge in the middle of nowhere. A day hike to the historic bridge to nowhere the best place for bungee. Bridge to nowhere hike southern california youtube. Soon after it was completed in 1936 the hillsides where the highway was planned to go washed out see details.
The bridge spans the east fork of the san gabriel river and was. I have a blog centered on the same ideas you discuss and. In the san gabriel mountains north of azuza there is a hike that follows a river valley up to. Details about the best bungy jumping in california and anywhere. Book a hawaii helicopter tour for amazing videos and photography of beaches, the. Bungee jumping off the bridge to nowhere into pitch black darkness. Its primary intention was to link the san gabriel valley with wrightwood. The bridge to nowhere is a truss arch bridge that was built in 1936 just north of azusa, california in the san gabriel mountains. Bridge to nowhere hike is located in the angeles forest. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. For answers to frequently asked questions, click here.
The scorching socal heat will blister any sensitive skin away, since a good portion of the trail lays out in the open. Iron mountain and bridge to nowhere loop california alltrails. Nov, 2019 the bridge to nowhere is a great 10 mile round trip trail that follows a stream up to a bridge that basically sits alone in the middle of the wilderness. Hikeataglance east fork of the san gabriel river to the bridge to nowhere date hiked. Within those parameters, one of our very favorite hikes and most grueling was the hike to the bridge to nowhere, on the east fork of the san gabriel river in the angeles national forest hiked july 18, 2009. The hike is mostly over a rocky, rugged dry river bed, and we cross the san gabriel river 6 times each way. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible yearround. The bridge spans the east fork of the san gabriel river and was intended to connect the san gabriel valley with wrightwood, california. I met the owner of the bridge to nowhere asteroids. The bridge to nowhere, located near san gabriel, california is a 10. Take a right onto east fork road and go 6 miles past camp williams. Not nearly as cool as middle earth, and i wouldnt exactly call the hike a noble quest either, but its pretty cool, nonetheless. Bridge to nowhere mount baldy, california atlas obscura.
The trail smooth in some places and mildly uneven in. The bridge remains, isolated deep in the san gabriel mountains. Most people dont know the story behind southern californias abandoned bridge to nowhere. Bridge to nowhere via east fork trail private property. In the early morning, the mountains provide shade from the sun a welcome relief on hot days, as most of this trail has full exposure. A road was built up to the bridge, but then the way was wiped out in the flood of 1938. The bungee jumping was absolutely insane as anyone would expect, but it was the best experience i can imagine one could have doing something insane. A short trail down from the bridge leads to some topnotch swimming holes, making this a perfect hike on a hot, summer day. Since 1993, thousands of people have hiked five miles up the rugged east fork of the san gabriel river to launch themselves off the famous bridge to nowhere. Bungee jumping on the bridge to nowhere the hike is between 8 and 10 miles long, requires crossing a shallow river 0. First, i would like to say a few words about ron who led the bungee america team, he was the perfect man for the job high energy, encouraging, funny and serious when he needed to be. It spans the east fork of the san gabriel river and was meant to be part of a road connecting the san gabriel valley with wrightwood.
This is a 10 mile round trip hike out to the bridge to nowhere where people love the thrill of. Discover an old concrete arch bridge that was never put into use. From the 210 freeway in azusa, take exit 40 north on route 39. Bridge to nowhere hiking trail southern california day. The hike culminates with a sweeping view of the precipice of the bridge to nowhere. The bridge to nowhere hike trailhead is about 30 minutes north of downtown azuza, ca. East fork trail to the bridge to nowhere hike prerequisite. Hiking the bridge to nowhere san gabriel river, california. Hike to the bridge to nowhere, bridge to nowhere trail. The bridge to nowhere is a beautiful hike in the san gabriel mountains that ends with a bridge to bungee jump off of and waterfalls below to swim in. Bridge to nowhere, azusa, california bridge to nowhere. This a is a long, but relatively flat hike with plenty of. You start out heading north up the canyon on a gravel road that hugs the east side of the canyon, parallel to the river.
Bridge to nowhere azusa 2020 all you need to know before. Enjoy the swimming hole and picturesque bridge once you arrive at the end of the trail. Although this hike is popular, its not for the faint of heart. The bridge to nowhere is an arch bridge that was built in 1936 north of azusa, california in the. The trail crisscrosses the east fork of the san gabriel river many times. Description route finding is a bit challenging with many dayuse trails mixed in with the main trail, washed out sections of trail, and over a half dozen stream crossings bring waterproof shoes even when the water is low. The trail to the bridge to nowhere is mostly gradual with some rugged terrain and rock scrambling. Luckily only a couple of weeks before i left ca, we had a nice day with some recent rainfall. Welcome to the most adrenalinefilled adventure in southern california. Its a 10 mile roundtrip hike on the east fork trail along the san gabriel river.
Hike to the historic bridge to nowhere in the san gabriel. When the road takes a hairpin turn to the right, head straight, down a hill and over a bridge. Dogs are permitted on the trail, but we saw too many with torn up paw pads to recommend it. There is only a 500 ft elevation gain between the east fork parking lot and the bridge to nowhere.
Sometimes its waist high in places, making crossing a wet proposition. The bridge was meant to connect the san gabriel valley with wrightwood, but after a flood the road was washed out and the project scrapped. A 10 mile trek down the east fork of the san gabriel river, following the path of an attempted highway. Bridge to nowhere johnson corner, california bridge. The bridge to nowhere is a young adult novel by the american writer megan mcdonald based on an actual incident in 1964, its protagonist is hallie, a pittsburgh seventhgrader coping with the mental depression of her laid off father, an iron worker, and the separation she undergoes. The bridge to nowhere hike is a quintessential socal trail. This trip takes you along the banks of the east fork of the. Bungee jumping off the bridge to nowhere into pitch black darkness, is available any night upon special arrangement. Iron mountain and bridge to nowhere loop california. Jul 07, 2015 the bridge to nowhere is a beautiful hike in the san gabriel mountains that ends with a bridge to bungee jump off of and waterfalls below to swim in. The overlooks are worth stopping at to soak in the views. If youre familiar with southern californias history, its quite possible youre aware that socal is home to a mysterious bridge to nowhere that was built in the 1930s. The bridge to nowhere is a great 10 mile round trip trail that follows a stream up to a bridge that basically sits alone in the middle of the wilderness.
The bridge was initially built to be the road that connected azuza to the mountain town of wrightwood. The bridge to nowhere was built in 1936 and spans the east fork of the san gabriel river. Well wait about 20 mins and leave the meeting point at 6. The bridge to nowhere has become an excellent destination for hikers and bungeejumpers who plunge from the side of the dramatic archshaped bridge. This includes 3 jumps during the day, 2 jumps into the abyss of the night. The bridge to nowhere is a 120foot high concrete bridge in the middle of a canyon. Bridge to nowhere azusa all you need to know before. Otherwise, hike to the bridge, then continue the traverse around the rock bend and follow the trail down to the river. The bridge to nowhere is an arch bridge that was built in 1936 north of azusa, california in the san gabriel mountains. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. It was originally built as an arch bridge in the 1930s, just north of azusa in the san gabriel mountains. The bridge to nowhere is much like what it sounds, it is a gorgeous concrete bridge that runs over the east fork of the san gabriel river built in the 1930s.
The sound of the flowing river and rapids also adds a nice soundtrack to your hike. Brief summery, directions to trailhead, topo map, photos. We do however, have a really cool old bridge in the san gabriel mountains that seemingly leads to nowhere, and you have to hike 5 miles along a riverbed to get to it. Considered one of southern californias best hikes, this 10mile route, along the east fork of the san gabriel river, follows an old abandoned road and crisscrosses the river multiple times. The private property starts at the signs you will see on the trail near the bridge, and extends to the other side of the bridge. Heres why that bungee jumping business at the bridge to. San gabriel river ranger district 626 3351251 notes. Be careful when stepping on rocks and fording during rainy months. This hike features multiple river crossings, plenty of opportunities to swim, historic sections of visible roads and tunnels, and the bridge to nowhere a 120 foot high concrete bridge in the middle of the canyon. The trail begins at the end of the camp bonita road in angeles national forest north of azuza. The bridge to nowhere azusa, california local business. The river crossing make this trek more fun, and on a hot summer day, cooling off in one. Bridge to nowhere azusa updated 2020 azusa, ca tripadvisor.
The route involves scrambling on rocks and crossing the river several times in an area where flash floods have killed hikers in the past. This was one of the most beautiful and enjoyable hikes ive been on. This hike is classified as a moderate hike in many southern california backpacking guides. Bridge to nowhere hike with distance to be traveled. Today, the lonely bridge to nowhere still arcs gracefully over the san gabriel river, providing one of southern californias oddest, albeit epic, hiking destinations. Must have completed at least a level 5 or 6 lath hike with no problem. Its a 10mile roundtrip hike on the east fork trail along the san gabriel river.
An incomplete bridge across the allegheny river serves as constant reminder that his vocation is. The maintenance of the east fork trail which leads to the bridge to nowhere is the. The distance from the bridge to the water below is 120breathtaking when looking over the railing. You will need an adventure pass and i suggest to go early to beat the crowd and beat the sunheat.
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