Hiking the Bridge to Nowhere in Los Angeles County
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- The Bridge to Nowhere is one of the most popular trails in Southern California as it features a stream that you cross multiples times and ends at a bridge that was built as part of a failed road between Wrightwood and Azusa. The hike is great, especially when it is warm and you can swim (but don't go when it is too hot or you will not have any fun). This is my third time hiking this trail and I wanted to share it since I always enjoy it. Let me know what you think in the comments.
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Right on Josh! My grandpa was one of the crane operators on the bridge!
Huck Outdoors
😱Wowwwwwwww
That's cool!
Never cross in the water too close to the top of a water fall. My brother slipped on moss at Switzer's falls & fell 60ft. He was airlifted out & miraculously survived, but w. Life threatening injuries.
"Slippery when wet"
As dirty as that saying sounds, it's so true. I had a similarl situation however, I didn't fall 60ft. I went up real close to this waterfall and I slipped on some wet and SHARP rocks they pierced my thumb and bruised my leg. I was bleeding profusely and then I so luckily ran into an old couple that had this sunflower powder stuff that filled in my gashed open hand.
Anyways, be careful. And I hope your brother gets well.
Switzer Falls is a NASTY drop!!
Lucky he survived...in Fish Canyon people would climb up to the waterfall...if they slipped it was a recovery not a rescue....sad....
Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️
We used to hike to the narrows all the time when I was a kid (late 70s, early 80s) just past the bridge is what we called the narrows (because it's a narrow canyon) and we'd camp, pan for gold and play in the water. We only saw a few other people back then. I don't think there was an official trail either, the way we went was 3 miles each way if I remember correctly. I stumbled across this video trying to find out if the bridge was still standing.
You are lucky to live in California because it has many amazing places to visit.
@Cobb Knobbler I know a family that has been in Cali for 3 generations. Sadly they are now moving to Idaho say Cali is just too expensive n too much crime.
California used to be the place to be but now it blows, it's contaminated by liberalism. How about them smog alerts?
@@stevecullison894 the air in California is clean now, and will be very rarely have smog alerts. I can’t remember the last one.
@@EM-cz4rd They always told us the wall of mountains created a barrier surrounding the Las Angeles basin. It made it impossible to circulate enough air to clean pollutants from industrial and commercial big city Enviornmental causes.
You say it's better now years later but somehow I'm still skeptical... I guess now that they legalized pooping in the streets in my view that's the icing on the cake of a once beautiful state going over the edge.
Thanks for sharing. Takes me back. Back in the 70's we used to hike in Fri afternoon, camp and swim all weekend just past the bridge and come out Sunday afternoon. Back then you could enter the tunnel that the road would have gone into after crossing the bridge from the backside. You could see the unfinished conctrete and railings. So that's where the road ended when they quit. Great times.
Just did this hike a few weeks ago! Thanks for sharin
Oh man, I've wanted to do that hike for years and I kind of forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder!
Wow, great video, beautiful place
Thanks! It is a beautiful hike in Southern California
Looks like an awesome hike. Thanks for the video.
No problem, thanks for the comment!
Southern California has beautiful mountains
Oh dang thanks for this one! I used to do this hike every Black Friday with friends and family. Once our group was 20+ hikers.
Did the hike back in the 90's to bungie jump with a group. BRING WATER AND SNACK! Had a really good time.
WoW that is Awesome....I'd love to go....thanks for sharing....
Was just there yesterday crazy how this popped up they must be listening always
That bungee jumping part though! Oh my God! That looks like a serious accident waiting to happen... Glad you weren't the one jumping off, Josh!
There has been no deaths there for the past 30 years. 150k+ jumps
You do a GREAT job giving useful details for trip planning. Things like parking/distances/climate/crowds etc. Good work.
Amazing to see so much water! Gorgeous color of water too. Swan Rock 👍 pokey plants 😂😂😂 I think I’ll pass on the bungee jumping, but the swimming holes look amazing! Nice job as always!
Just did that 3 weeks ago it was an incredible hike! Thanks! 👍😎👍
I used to hike off Rt 2 above here. Love the area!
We came and here and vlogged it as well. It was super long and we hiked back in the night 😩
I did this hike like 5 years ago. I’ve been wanting to go back since.
Let''s do it!...
My city of Azusa! The canyon City !🙌🏻
Thanks for the vid !! I’m gonna do this hike because of you👍👍
Just got back from here, my group didn’t understand the sunlight so we had to hike the whole back in the dark while soaking wet from falling in the freezing cold water, my mother also and others in the group got separated and were freaking out when we hadn’t returned by 7:30 pm
Sun 🌞 disappears fast in Canyons....you found that out I see ..,🧐🤔✌️
can't wait to visit this place
Did this as a mountain bike ride some years ago. The streams were running very high that season. One was above my waist. Definitely didn’t take enough water and had to drink from the stream but the chance of giardia was better than heat stroke. Awesome ride all in all!
I remember when there was wild trout up there ...
Rainbow and Brook trout...70s into the 80s....
I love your channel , it's so genuine and very informative . Blessings !
I jumped many years ago at this bridge. Awesome experience
Loved this!! I love bridges. I wish I had known about this when I was still able to make that hike. I can see it’s too much for my back :/ but I loved hiking it with you in thought anyway!
Very good hike! Not for beginners
Definitely I’m going thank you
Wow it brings backs memories I/we did back in the 90's with nephews great adventure just watch out for Rattles on the way lol
Awesome winter hike.
great video, im headed there tomorrow, this helped allot!
Attempted the hike yesterday and made it half way to the little bridge and decided to go back bummed i didnt make it all the way but it was a chill experience with all my friends
Beautiful video
Just went today with my boyfriend (I didn't have the energy to make it all the way to the Bridge though 😅😅), but hiking in the canyon in January with 60 degrees was the perfect hiking weather! Especially for someone like me who absolutely hate hiking on hot says lmao.
Those swimming pools are always the best thing about hiking on hot sunny days.
Kooks so invigorating and refreshing.
Wish I was there.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
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Great hike. I've done that one about 4 times over the last handful of years w/ my son's boy scout troop. typically in the fall. It's a great hike. parking is nuts of course, so get there early. We've seen the bungee jumpers every time. I like hiking down to the water past the bridge to cool off and pump fresh water for our water bladders. Just make sure you're bringing enough water for the hike to stay hydrated and trail snacks help too.
Very cool. Excited to do this. Will go very early!
Thanks for blowing up the spot even more...
I did this hike today and I was dying from the heat it's a beautiful hike but you definitely need to go really early to dodge the Sun. It could be gnarly it's long ! And definitely bring a lot of water and some snacks because you're going to have to energize for this hike it's no ordinary first timer hiker one
Loved this. Well done Josh.
Just move to Cali. I'm am watching all your videos.
I love this place!!!!! Hiked here a few times❤️
Nice... besides all of the trash, it's a beautiful hike. Heading back just past the bridge there is a trail that will take you down to the water. There is a mine on the left to explore, just a few hundred yards from that there is a beautiful waterfall on the right about 100 yards in. Just past Heaton Flats Campground there is a mine to check out up the the left.
ha... interesting take on the bridge... fun hike when it isn't too busy
Love ❤️ this Hike
Did it once
Injured 🤕!!
Amazing movie!
Nice video! I am going to have to check out the Bridge to Nowhere on a week day. Thanks for sharing!!
What a fun hike ..i def gotta do this one ..thanks for the Awesome Vid Josh ..
That was great thanks
That looks really cool
An awesome hike
Great video Josh
Love it... Thank You... Beautiful.. Thank You
It looks so awesome!!
It's certainly a cool hike for sure
I’ve lived in Azusa my whole life and I’ve always been too crystal lake , shoe maker canyon, GMR and even too wrightwood when the road was still open but never have I been too bridge too nowhere. It is so cool too know that you’ve been to this small city where I’ve lived and currently live in .
My parents would take the trip from LA to Crystal Lake in early 80's. I Havent been there since. Will go soon.
At 5:40 there is a view of some great banded metamorphic rock to the left of the water. Literature online confirms that this trail provides access to migmatite, a type of metamorphic rock in which the lighter felsic minerals were in process of flowing out of and away from the darker mafic minerals that have a higher melting point. Was going to do this trail some years back in order to retrieve some samples of such rock. Never got around to it. Too damn old and feeble now. Next time you go, maybe pick up a sample of migmatite for a paperweight. It's not all that common generally. Thanks for posting.
@4:45! 😱WOW! Amazing!💗💗💗
This is like A HIDDEN TREASURE! Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!❤️
that hike is anything but hidden. it's often very crowded, especially on the weekends. But it's well worth it.
SoCalDaveL
Ahhhhhh OK! It really looks so beautiful and like. A hidden Gem!
@@mistybuttercup110 it absolutely is an amazing hike. outside the hustle & bustle of Los Angeles. It DOES get very hot as stated in the video though.
@@mistybuttercup110 It really is a great spot. Away from the hustle & bustle of Los Angeles. It IS hot as stated in the video though. I'm heading back up there in October to hike and camp out w/ my son's scout troop again. Looking forward to it.
FYI. You do need an adventure pass to park or you will get a ticket.
Stephanie N Yeah all you have to do is buy an adventure pass and mail it in with what they leave on your windshield!!! Some ticket !
Thanks for this video. Very interesting place.
VERY useful info - thanks for sharing!
Just here catching up after a mini vacation 😊
What can I say? Another awesome video to your long list of awesomeness 👏🏼
Awesome!
Thanks for your video! It’s really helpful!
Merci pour la vidéo, (from France) François..
I love your channel man, you give me great ideas of places to hike and visit when im in California.
Oh yeah I see the 🦢 swan
I got there all the time with my sis and friends
thank you
Hiking BTN this month. Awesome video🤙🏼
Great video, guys! Clutch tips on arrival times and the Poison Oak.
Crane reunion was present.how cool..bronze......dios.
Excellent video Josh! Added to my bucket list.... :-)
That doesn't look like a great place to bungee jump that snap back whew wee great video. How long of a hike?
I get why the waters cold, due to it being snow runoff. I'm embarrassed to ask this because I grew up in the San Gabriel Valley in city named Rosemead but my question is the water, Is that melted snow from the Sierra Nevada? I thought the Mulholland aqueduct brought that into L.A. So my guess is this water is runoff from Big Bear, Mammouth, Wrightwood, Mountain High?
Damn that was so beautiful, I moved out of Cali to Henderson NV. And after seeing this vid, I'm missing all the trails like John Murrell in Pasadena. But Azusa Canyon has the best streams and cliffs to jump off of.
i'd say the San Gabriel Mountains is where the water is coming from. i remember going on a hike there when i was in middle school. long time ago. it's nice to see that it's still a beautiful place. i miss that part of SoCal sometimes.
@@src4526 Agreed, that is so awesome that the San Gabriels had that much snow to where there's still run off. That is a very good thing after so many years without it. Hopefully with a huge emphasis on HOPE the rainfall in the valleys and snowfall in the Sierra Nevadas go back to as much normalcy as can be.
Peace & Blessings to you SRC.
Well done and informative videos. I saw the swan.
I love this hike but to many people
Amazing!!!!!!! I love the video 🇺🇸
Thank you!!!!!😉
No problem, thanks for the comment!
I really like your videos and you're fun to watch.:)
Now Josh I have been there back in the 80s on mountain bikes took us like 2 hours to get back there Went swimming underneath the bridge it only took 20 minutes from the bridge to the car on the bicycle thank you for that memory very cool and another great video👍👍
Never heard of this place. I used to go to the shooting range in Azusa cyn (burro) but havent beem that way in years.
Love that place😍
That’s funny I saw a pic of this bridge on instagram didn’t know where it was thought it was funny how this video pop up on my RUclips days later ...
You need to visit Chantry Flats, easier water crossings, with that said, Thank You for this video, as been wanting to do this, just was concerned about depth and length of water crossings, as will definitely bring a 2nd pair of shoes just for the water crossing.
Thanks. Great video
Love your videos!!! I will go with your video will be easier. Thanks
Thank you for posting this video. Just found you. I'm curious about the private property aspect of this. HOW? Seriously. HOW does anyone own private party in the middle of fed land?
Great video!
I wish they would finally finish this road. It would be a huge boon to the local Wrightwood economy!
Im so jealous and wish I was out there. I love your videos soo much just stared watching. Thanks for the awesome footage. I need advice on a go pro so I can record like you do on my hikes.
Might do this this coming Sunday. Thanks for the video/tips!
Great video man. 👍
the parking lot was full because the san gabriel is a huge producer of placer gold and no panning for gold you walked all the way back to the bedrock cool I gotta do it and bring my stuff for gold
I been visiting the last places you have vlog about
Nice video
Awesome
I remember that place... You have no idea how bad you have it down there.. I moved to rural oregon about 10 years ago because all i did was hike and fish in socal.. There are unbelievable places all over oregon and you won't see a single person.. You can carry a gun just incase you need it.. I look back and laugh at myself thinking it was kool down there way to many people just everywhere.. Thanks for the flashback and reminding myself why i left..
I’m gonna do this 👌🏽