Thanks for the shout out! It's my pleasure to support work that brings me so much joy and inspiration to do my own exploring. It's also an honor to have bragging rights as one of your OG Explorers, or as I'd like to call us, J-MAFIA 😁
No stealing! You don't need to catch a thievery charge in addition to your growing list of illegal activities: criminal trespass, copyright infringement...🤣 Joking aside, you have my blessing to incorporate and utilize the term J-MAFIA however you see fit. That'd be dope.
The White Mountains during the fall is unparalleled, I absolutely LOVE IT! Have fun up there dude, I bet it’d look beautiful with all the colorful leaves!
I actually did spot a couple on my way back from the bridge! I found a rusty bucket with old tools inside it (screws, nails, and a screwdriver) not too far away!
@@j-mass Awesome! Earlier this summer I found a shoe sitting on a rock only 50 years or so from the trestle. Both were almost completely covered in moss. The shoe was probably over 100 years old
If I remember correctly, the abandoned trail segment was called the Wilderness Trail and actually started at Franconia Brook at the footbridge, and went east and crossed the East Branch over a now long gone footbridge. They took the Wilderness trail from Franconia Brook to the Bond Cliff Trail and made it a part of the Bond Cliff trail. It's a wilderness area and footbridges are inconsistent with the spirit of what a wilderness is and it wasn't deemed necessary.
I heard from my dad that near where Showcase North used to be in Worcester are some small underground tunnels that were used by the military. I think that they are along the border of the old property near the highway.
I think I actually did-on the way back, after I wrapped up filming and was leaving the bridge, I saw some old tools scattered on the side of the trail (I remember a rusty bucket and some screws). Maybe that was it?
I do remember you, what’s up man! I’m still planning on covering the Freetown-Fall River State Forest very soon, hopefully sometime in late August! Keep an eye out for the video!
Good afternoon from Cape Cod ⛵ it's so Serene and beautiful in the White Mountains. Thanks for this really interesting history, it's amazing how that derelict structure once supported hundreds of thousands of pounds of locomotive crossing overhead. Next time please control the bugs 😂✌️🇺🇲
Thanks so much for tuning in! 🙏 It really is crazy to think that a wooden structure like that could hold massive steam engines-and it’s even crazier to think that it’s been standing there since the early 1900s!
Super interesting structure. Generally, I have seen steel railroad trestles so it is weird to me they used wood which would have been weaker and lasted a lot shorter.
I grew up in Adams. NW corner of Massachusetts. I left there in 94. I still consider it my home. It's historic and beautiful there. Where are you from?
Another really cool thing by the trestle bridge is a telegraph wire hanging from a tree. Right over Black Brook maybe 20-30' upstream from the structure.
@@j-mass Speaking of telegraph wires, there's a telegraph pole complete with wires partially fallen over on the LW Trail. It's about 5' off the trail but so many hikers go right by it
It’s a long hike (5 miles there and back for 10 miles total; it took me roughly 4 hours) but the section you take to get there is quite flat and easy. You start off at the Lincoln Woods Trailhead in Lincoln, NH, and hike all the way down to the Wilderness Trail, then Bondcliff Trail, and the bridge is right off that at the confluence of Black Brook and the East Branch Pemigewasset River!
It is a shame that most of the bridge had collapsed, Although it is amazing that it survived as long as it did. Also, those things that are used to support the bridge, I am pretty sure are called abutments.
I did hear about that mill that burned down, what a shame! I assume now it’ll likely be demolished, sadly. And no worries man, I completely understand! If you’re interested, I have some more detailed pictures on my IG (jmassofficial) showing off the abandoned Toyota Corolla!
Hmm… I have the exact coordinates for the bridge, and if you look at it on Google Maps, it’s directly in the center of the town limits of Lincoln, NH. If you want to double-check it, it’s right on the cross-section of the East Branch Pemigewasset River and Black Brook.
Amazing spot homie! Always happy to watch some Jmass content every Tuesday! Congrats on 5k!!
Thanks so much bro, I appreciate the love! I’m hyped for our next collaboration, RUclips ain’t READY for what we got cookin’ up! 🔥
Thanks for the shout out! It's my pleasure to support work that brings me so much joy and inspiration to do my own exploring. It's also an honor to have bragging rights as one of your OG Explorers, or as I'd like to call us, J-MAFIA 😁
Thank you so much, I appreciate the support! 🎉 J-MAFIA haha, now THAT’S a good name! May have to steal that one…
No stealing! You don't need to catch a thievery charge in addition to your growing list of illegal activities: criminal trespass, copyright infringement...🤣 Joking aside, you have my blessing to incorporate and utilize the term J-MAFIA however you see fit. That'd be dope.
Also a certified member now - a pleasure to support you J-MASS!
WOOHOO! 🎉 Thank you so much dude, I truly appreciate that! It means a lot!
Pretty cool spot indeed,love your channel,keep up the good work man
Thanks so much, I appreciate that! 🙏
officially a certified jmass member
Yooo let’s gooooo! 🎉 🙌 You are much appreciated, my dude!
@@j-mass least I can do thanks for endless hours of entertainment and for driving to all these spots to show us
You needn't apologize for the bugs. I didn't get bit.
Haha good point! I was amazed by how many mosquitoes I caught buzzing directly in front of the camera while I was editing!
I go camping every fall in the White Mountains. You just gave me another cool place to hike to. Thanks J-Mass.
The White Mountains during the fall is unparalleled, I absolutely LOVE IT! Have fun up there dude, I bet it’d look beautiful with all the colorful leaves!
Great shows. Im a fellow podcaster in Massachusetts, often covering historical topics, and loving your content. Keep it up!
Thanks so much dude! I’ll have to check out your podcast, that sounds like it’d be right up my alley!
Great video man! There are a TON of old logging artifacts laying around VERY close to where the trestle is, specifically from the remnants of camp 16!
I actually did spot a couple on my way back from the bridge! I found a rusty bucket with old tools inside it (screws, nails, and a screwdriver) not too far away!
@@j-mass Awesome! Earlier this summer I found a shoe sitting on a rock only 50 years or so from the trestle. Both were almost completely covered in moss. The shoe was probably over 100 years old
Wow, that’s an incredible find! I definitely want to go back now and keep on looking for artifacts!
Epic find! Such a great video!
Thanks so much bro! 🙏
Isn’t that near Clark’s?
Great video. Reminds me of my younger years when we explored the old Willy House in Crawford Notch.
I love the Willey House, such a cool area and super interesting history!
Thank you for sharing this with us ❤
Thank you for watching! 🙌
@@j-mass always
If I remember correctly, the abandoned trail segment was called the Wilderness Trail and actually started at Franconia Brook at the footbridge, and went east and crossed the East Branch over a now long gone footbridge. They took the Wilderness trail from Franconia Brook to the Bond Cliff Trail and made it a part of the Bond Cliff trail. It's a wilderness area and footbridges are inconsistent with the spirit of what a wilderness is and it wasn't deemed necessary.
Fascinating, thanks for sharing!
I heard from my dad that near where Showcase North used to be in Worcester are some small underground tunnels that were used by the military. I think that they are along the border of the old property near the highway.
Man, i love ur videos
Thank you so much dude! 🙌
Did you find camp 16? It’s before the trestle about 100 yards, a small clearing to the left of the trail as you’re hiking in.
I think I actually did-on the way back, after I wrapped up filming and was leaving the bridge, I saw some old tools scattered on the side of the trail (I remember a rusty bucket and some screws). Maybe that was it?
Yo you probably don’t remember me, but I’m the guy who recommended the freetown state forest!
I do remember you, what’s up man! I’m still planning on covering the Freetown-Fall River State Forest very soon, hopefully sometime in late August! Keep an eye out for the video!
Good afternoon from Cape Cod ⛵ it's so Serene and beautiful in the White Mountains. Thanks for this really interesting history, it's amazing how that derelict structure once supported hundreds of thousands of pounds of locomotive crossing overhead. Next time please control the bugs 😂✌️🇺🇲
Thanks so much for tuning in! 🙏 It really is crazy to think that a wooden structure like that could hold massive steam engines-and it’s even crazier to think that it’s been standing there since the early 1900s!
Super interesting structure. Generally, I have seen steel railroad trestles so it is weird to me they used wood which would have been weaker and lasted a lot shorter.
I know right? Very strange that they used wood, especially considering the heavy locomotives it would be supporting.
very cool, I snowboarded at Loon mountain once in Lincoln NH. There's also a famous alien abduction location near there.
Wow, I haven’t heard of that alien abduction! I’ll have to check that out, very cool!
I grew up in Adams. NW corner of Massachusetts. I left there in 94. I still consider it my home. It's historic and beautiful there. Where are you from?
I love Adams, such a beautiful town! I was born in Lowell, but spent my entire life living in Chelmsford!
@j-mass ... if you can picture Adams, there's the library on Park Street... to the right of it is Melrose St. I lived 4 houses up the hill on left.
Another really cool thing by the trestle bridge is a telegraph wire hanging from a tree. Right over Black Brook maybe 20-30' upstream from the structure.
Oh man, that sounds awesome! I think I missed that when I was there. Such a cool little piece of history!
@@j-mass Speaking of telegraph wires, there's a telegraph pole complete with wires partially fallen over on the LW Trail. It's about 5' off the trail but so many hikers go right by it
Clean water.
Very cool place
Agreed, very historic and in such a beautiful, scenic location!
Love the music
Glad u found an old train trussel. Hope u will find Camp 16
I’d love to go back someday soon and try to look for traces of all the logging camps!
I would like to go. How did u find this Train trustel
It’s a long hike (5 miles there and back for 10 miles total; it took me roughly 4 hours) but the section you take to get there is quite flat and easy. You start off at the Lincoln Woods Trailhead in Lincoln, NH, and hike all the way down to the Wilderness Trail, then Bondcliff Trail, and the bridge is right off that at the confluence of Black Brook and the East Branch Pemigewasset River!
@@j-mass thanks buddy. I hope to explore with u soon
It is a shame that most of the bridge had collapsed, Although it is amazing that it survived as long as it did. Also, those things that are used to support the bridge, I am pretty sure are called abutments.
Yeah, the fact that this bridge has been standing since 1906/07 is crazy to me! Such a feat in itself!
Did you hear about the 150 year old, Woonsocket, RI mill that just burned down?
I wish I had enough money to become a member, because I saw there's a Toyota Corolla video filmed in my town
I did hear about that mill that burned down, what a shame! I assume now it’ll likely be demolished, sadly. And no worries man, I completely understand! If you’re interested, I have some more detailed pictures on my IG (jmassofficial) showing off the abandoned Toyota Corolla!
Just for the record.... Its actual location is not in Lincoln. It's in North Woodstock, NH
Hmm… I have the exact coordinates for the bridge, and if you look at it on Google Maps, it’s directly in the center of the town limits of Lincoln, NH. If you want to double-check it, it’s right on the cross-section of the East Branch Pemigewasset River and Black Brook.