Plenty of vast wilderness to play in and live off grid up here,some folks try the move thinking they would love living the small town life and realize that it rains from Nov to mid June, snows at sea level at least one every couple years ,so it's cold and wet ,and they don't last long before moving back south to the city again,I lived off grid for 5 years in the jed smith national recreation area on the California Oregon border absolutely amazing place.
In 1982, I rode my bicycle out to the "Lost Coast" as part of a 3 week Northern California self supporting bicycle tour. This part of the tour began in Ferndale, spent the night in Petrolia & continued on to Highway 101, where we continued our journey south to SF bay area (where we began our journey). This tour included Yosemite, Tioga pass, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Lassen, & Mt. Shasta.
I had a Trek (USA)steel lugged frame road touring bike (mostly Japanese components). Production Mountain bikes were new & rare at in 1982. No GPS & had to rely on paper maps. I carried an assortment of basic tools for on the road repairs. From 1980 to 2000 I did a road bike tour each year ;N. California, Colorado Rockies, Canadian Rockies, Appalachians SE, New Zealand. The Alps in Germany, Italy, Austria & Switzerland. 5 weeks in Italy (Bologna south to Napoli & back). Arizona. Portland Maine to Upstate NY. & Portland, Oregon to Montana Rockies. Trans-Nevada (hwy 50) "I've been everywhere man......"!
The loneliest road in America! I started riding Mt. in 1985 and still ride today. Never really got into road riding but I may have to as my mountain bike buddies are starting to ride road. I'm still skeeved out by cars... Where is the next trip?
Wow, I didn't think there was any place like that left in California. Incredible views and the coast along with the seals. How cool is that. Great job.
There's places like that all over up here in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties. There's the Trinity Alps wilderness, the Marble Mountain wilderness, the Russian wilderness. And those are just the places that don't allow anything motorized. Take Hwy. 96 from Willow Creek, and you'll pass Bluff Creek. Where the famous "Bigfoot" was filmed. A little further north and you'll come to Salmon River Road to Etna. You might see two cars on that road in about 4 hours. It'll eventually lead you to hwy 36 and to hwy 101. It's good for an all day long 12 hour adventure. 300-400 miles. I could go on more but I won't. I love it up here.
I drove through the Lost Coast area in about 1991. I had recently (1988) moved to Utah from Southern California after a bad divorce and my grandma had just died. I drove west on Hwy 50 until I got to PCH Hwy 1 and went north. 1 & 101 share the same path in various places, but split for this beautiful place. I had a 1960 Willys Utility Wagon so don't know if it was my old jeep... but the very few cars I encountered waved at me. I remember a place called Divorce Flatts, and immediately felt at home. LOL! I wanted to find the lighthouse but hiked the wrong direction along the beach. Still, a beautiful place just the same. I have a '59 Willys now. But I'm 65 now and not sure it's wise to have such an adventure without a companion or two. It's a sweet memory nonetheless and I'm glad to see things haven't changed that much. Thank you for posting this!
Making and posting the video is my pleasure. I'm glad it rekindled some old memories (good and not so good 🤔). If you were where I was not a lot has changed. It is almost like time stood still. Thanks for sharing your story.
My wife grew up going to that part of the state. She loves it there and always wants to go back, be sure to wander a bit farther up and get some smoked salmon in Trinidad. Another place you can get lost is up in the far north eastern part of the state. Just do go in winter, you may get stuck!
Funny you should mention the far eastern part of California... I'm planning on seeing if I can find the point where Nevada, Oregon and California intersect... in the wintertime. Just starting the research so not sure if that is adventurous of just foolish...
@@HiddenCali probably a little bit of both! Just be sure to bring enough supplies with you because it can get really cold and there's a long distance between gas stations and stores! Also you'll be in Modoc territory, which is an interesting history if you have time to check it out!
Ok, you are in my old stomping grounds, I was Born in Arcata/Eureka, Circa... 1950 I've been there, and then some..... Enjoy, as it's still pretty-wild.... 😎 BD in Alaska....
I have always wanted to go here but nobody wants to go with me. I’ve wanted to go since I was 18. Now I’m 58 and atleast I can see it on this video! Thank you for showing us. Everybody tells me you can’t go alone you’re a woman. Thank You for taking us to see this!!!! 🤗👍 Wish I could live up there!
I did a multi day backpacking trip thru King Range and back via Lost Coast Trail along the coast a couple years ago. You are right about view from Kings Peak. It is truly spectacular.
my father's family homesteaded in that area (briceland). the joke in humboldt county was: 'behind the redwood curtain'. it has always been a few decades behind the rest of the world.
@@HiddenCali There was zero people in the area that I went to when I first arrived. I ended up south of the light house and boat launch ramp from what the other person said. It's 4x4 country but I had a 4x2 1993 Toyota that I was scared to take further down the road so I camped where I was and didn't go further. I think the road only went about another 1/2 mile or less. Pretty nice area for sure. I was scouting areas to build my home and decided to build on a river about 60 miles south of the Canadian border in WA just east of the I-5 about 20 miles or so. I like that area and north of it but now am ready to sail around the world on an aluminum 48 ft. catamaran. I miss the worm weather and am done with the cold.
Hiking in from Shelter Cove might be a tad easier, but folks this is some rugged landscape and hiking 20 miles on a sandy beach (Minus tide !) is NOT for the faint of heart. Great video !
I visited that area almost 20 years ago now. The drive out to Cape Mendocino was an interesting challenge! The King’s Range is still young, only a few million years old, and subject to intense tectonic activity. I think the reason it’s so rugged is because it’s basically a baby Andes. Millions of years from now, those mountains will be HUGE.
Right? I was talking to a Ranger about that and interestingly enough the forces of coastal erosion may keep them on the smaller side... Not that we will be around to see it 😁
Have flown into Shelter Cove. You have to be careful in the summer, the fog can roll in all of a sudden. One guy got trapped there for a couple of weeks. Driving to Shelter Cove is a major ordeal.
Not a huge fan of Cali but I must say that the northern part of the state is desirable to me and all it's beauty. Glad I stumbled upon your video, I subscribed to your channel and hope to see more of your content. Thank you
California is definitely a mixed bag. I've lived here my whole life and there are so many places that I have never ventured to which is really the genesis of this channel. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and subscribe.
As mentioned, the Mendocino Triple Junction is the main reason why this area is so "isolated." The mountains are rising so fast, the subsoil rocks have become so serpentinized from their time under the ocean, near rift zones, they have become so weak that the whole area is unsuitable for building roads or rails on. Roads and rails and ocean ports did once exist here for a specific purpose: Harvest the old growth redwoods that once grew here. The infrastructure was too difficult to justify maintaining once the old growth timber was harvested. Shelter Cove is not off the grid; it has an airport and a reliable road that that goes up the valleys and doesn't try to traverse along the coast. The rest of the area is very rugged.
I so appreciate the additional information you provide here. I was unaware of the stability issues with the geology. In hindsight this explains whey so many of the roads were repaired and in some cases unpaved. Thanks for sharing!
This is a True Story ; That section of the 'Lost Coast' was used as a corridor for shipping vessels back in the 1800s - that had no navigation systems - so they would follow the coast line - - if you look at a California map - you can see why ships would crash into that section of the coast line - we hiked into this area - took days to get to the section - going over endless boulders - because there are No roads near that section of the coast line - A giant Brass Bell 🔔 from an old shipping vessel was found on the Coast - so big and heavy - could barely move it - so we covered it with rocks - that bell needs to be recovered and placed in a museum or in front of a Historical site 🔔⭐🎥
I once got lost with my partner for about half a day, in the woods up there, and found out just how freakin' rugged it really is! I remember being really thankful that I had some aspirin with me. Fortunately, we found a house an the friendly inhabitant gave us a ride back to our car. But -- whew.
Glad things worked out! I could see how you could lose your way as there is not a lot of directional signage and it is SO rugged.Thank you for sharing your experience - I appreciate the comment.
I think you may be right. So many spots to get away in that part of California. If you head east from the coast for just a few miles it thinks out fast.
I love the Lost Coast area! I stayed in Shelter Cove for a few nights on a road trip down the PCH, and I'd love to get a vehicle that could get me further away from the roads, and further away from people. The road down to Shelter Cove was an old wagon trail that had been paved over, and it was incredibly sketchy, with numerous icy patches on it the morning of my departure. The locals fly up and down it, and my wife and I kept our motorcycles off to the side and out of their way whenever we saw one coming up.
nice video, but it's a pity that you made it in such quick fragments, a little slower, at least 5 seconds, and yes, two-second fragments, that is, you can't focus on what you're showing. And there are nice, interesting places, so do it a little longer, at least 5 seconds, focus. in one view and that's not how you skip two seconds, then two seconds and you can't, you have to watch such a film twice or three times to see what he was filming 😎
The roads are passible in winter, just don't be a bad driver, and don't bring small two wheel drive cars like a scion or prius on roads they shouldn't be on.
There was a big fire a few years back and maybe you were noticing the burn scars from the top of the mountain? The logging companies poked around for sure and took lumber out but some of the area was even too remote for them. Thanks for the comment!
I think this was the area where a Serial Killer killed lots and lots of people. No one around to help if they are attacked....Not a gun guy but I wouldn't go alone without a firearm or three.
@HiddenCali yep. They're on the left in a big field between Petrolia and A. W. Way Campground. They had a baby a couple few years ago. A sad note... Randy ‐the male zebra- was shot and killed by some jackass that they never caught. Pretty shady people live out there, and I wouldn't hike alone without a gun. A couple were killed while in their sleeping bags some years back. Another time, a young girl was with her family at the camping area at the mouth of the mattole. Some mental case attempted to kidnap her, had her duct taped and was trying to take her in broad daylight. He got shot in the knee. I don't remember if the father shot him or another camper. When I saw the Windy Point sign I figured you'd see why they call it that. It could be fairly calm everywhere else but there... you can lean into the wind. You also passed right by the road that leads to a huge underground bunker owned by the Church of Scientology. There's actually a video on RUclips where someone flew their drone over the compound. There's so many cool things up this way. I could go on forever about the outdoors and what is cool to see up here in real Northern California. Mendocino North all the way to the border and east, all the way to Alturas. There's so much wild lands, it took me a lifetime to explore. 😃
Well don't hold back - I'm looking for cool places to explore! I'm thinking of heading to the point where California, Oregon and Nevada come together. Always wanted to go there... any tips? Oh... and I'm glad I did not know about all the baddies while I was there - ignorance is bliss... until your dead I suppose 🤔
@HiddenCali That's where you can find the famous Davis Creek Rainbow obsidian. Here's where I've tagged it in my Google maps. I've had Google delete posts that I've put links in, so I hope this works. maps.app.goo.gl/kSCFECi4i2uZ6dW78 I've been there a couple of times. It wasn't open for collecting untill July, the year before last. You have to get a free permit at the BLM office in Alturus. In Alturus, there's a historic hotel called Niles Inn or Niles motel. My room was set up like an old-time fisherman's place. There were antique fly poles lures and such. It was cool. The place is old, right down to the antique doorknobs. Above the doors is a glass window that tilts out with the pull of a metal rod -that must have been a thing, back in the day. Downstairs is an old, full-length bar with what looks like used to be a dance hall or something. Interesting place to stay. I wouldn't suggest it if you're the type of person to sleep in. The hallways get pretty busy with the maids and all. And it's definitely not soundproof.🤣 I enjoyed it for the historic value. On the north east side of Alturus, is a restaurant worth eating at. Its called "something" Grill. They bring the meals out in courses and the food is very good. It says 'Basque' on the roof outside, but I'm not familiar with what that is. The reviews are mixed on the Basque claim. There's always those negative folks. I and my daughter were both very pleased and plan on eating dinner there again. For breakfast, I would recommend the Wagon Wheel on the North West side of Alturus. Absolutely typical country/farmer atmosphere. Loud talking, laughter, everyone knows everyone and all are very kind and personable. Lava beds national monument is great. There is so much history there also. Learn about Captain Jack and the stronghold. The Stronghold is a must-see and hike-around place. The Modoc war was one of the last, if not THE last Indian war. Captain Jack held off the US Army for a couple months with his warriors, families, children, horses and dogs at the stronghold. Then, in the middle of the night, they all snuck out with the wives, choldren, horses and dogs. General Canby was trying to strike a deal with Captain Jack to be living with the Klamath Indians or something like that, and Captain Jack was having none of it, so he shot Canby in the face and fled Not far from there are the lava tubes and LOTS of them. The visitor center will give you bump caps and flashlights. Then you're on your own to go out and explore. There's 'some' ice caves. The only ice cave I've actually been to is the Jot Dean Ice Cave. It's on the volcanic legacy highway. Bring a good flashlight if you go. The phone light just won't do. The cave is deeper than my light would shine. When it's blazing around 100 degrees outside, the cave feels great, until you get cold. Petroglyph point is also in the lava beds area. Supposedly the most concentrated location of Indian art in North America. There is definitely a lot. Sadly, there's been a lot of vandalism and a lot is simply scraped away. When I think of more I'll let you know. I bet this'll keep you busy on the internet fo a while. 🤣
I spent the first four years of my life in the mid 50’s living on the coast in a logging camp north of Usal beach which is north of Fort Bragg. I hope the state can keep it this pristine but I am sure some people will find a way to exploit it and destroy the natural beauty in the name of progress. I am gratefull Igot the change to live there and see Gods country before it goes under.
Such a wonderful place in our world. Parts of it have aged well, other parts not so much. It is up to us to protect this beautiful land and leave it protected so those who come after us get to enjoy it as well.
Plenty of vast wilderness to play in and live off grid up here,some folks try the move thinking they would love living the small town life and realize that it rains from Nov to mid June, snows at sea level at least one every couple years ,so it's cold and wet ,and they don't last long before moving back south to the city again,I lived off grid for 5 years in the jed smith national recreation area on the California Oregon border absolutely amazing place.
I lived in Arcata for a few years and now miss the drama of the weather as it was always active and changing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Been there 3 times…as recent as July/August 2023…stayed in Shelter Cove 2 weeks to celebrate my 70th. It is the nearest thing to heaven on earth.
Lucky Man! Such a wonderful place in this world. Thanks for sharing.
In 1982, I rode my bicycle out to the "Lost Coast" as part of a 3 week Northern California self supporting bicycle tour. This part of the tour began in Ferndale, spent the night in Petrolia & continued on to Highway 101, where we continued our journey south to SF bay area (where we began our journey). This tour included Yosemite, Tioga pass, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Lassen, & Mt. Shasta.
Sounds like an epic journey and burley as well. Just curious what were you riding back in the day? Italian, French or U.S. equipment?
I had a Trek (USA)steel lugged frame road touring bike (mostly Japanese components). Production Mountain bikes were new & rare at in 1982. No GPS & had to rely on paper maps. I carried an assortment of basic tools for on the road repairs. From 1980 to 2000 I did a road bike tour each year ;N. California, Colorado Rockies, Canadian Rockies, Appalachians SE, New Zealand. The Alps in Germany, Italy, Austria & Switzerland. 5 weeks in Italy (Bologna south to Napoli & back). Arizona. Portland Maine to Upstate NY. & Portland, Oregon to Montana Rockies. Trans-Nevada (hwy 50) "I've been everywhere man......"!
The loneliest road in America! I started riding Mt. in 1985 and still ride today. Never really got into road riding but I may have to as my mountain bike buddies are starting to ride road. I'm still skeeved out by cars... Where is the next trip?
I'm 75 & my biking days are behind me now. @@HiddenCali
It sounds like you have strong memories of the biking adventures you undertook. I appreciate you sharing your journeys.
Gorgeous country. I've camped and backpacked many times in the region. Beautiful. And yes, stinky in a great way in certain places.
Wonderful place hand and enjoy the sights, sounds and yes… smells!
Wow, I didn't think there was any place like that left in California. Incredible views and the coast along with the seals. How cool is that. Great job.
There's places like that all over up here in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties. There's the Trinity Alps wilderness, the Marble Mountain wilderness, the Russian wilderness. And those are just the places that don't allow anything motorized. Take Hwy. 96 from Willow Creek, and you'll pass Bluff Creek. Where the famous "Bigfoot" was filmed. A little further north and you'll come to Salmon River Road to Etna. You might see two cars on that road in about 4 hours. It'll eventually lead you to hwy 36 and to hwy 101. It's good for an all day long 12 hour adventure. 300-400 miles. I could go on more but I won't. I love it up here.
No... Please do go on. I am constantly looking for place to explore - appreciate the share.
I drove through the Lost Coast area in about 1991. I had recently (1988) moved to Utah from Southern California after a bad divorce and my grandma had just died. I drove west on Hwy 50 until I got to PCH Hwy 1 and went north. 1 & 101 share the same path in various places, but split for this beautiful place. I had a 1960 Willys Utility Wagon so don't know if it was my old jeep... but the very few cars I encountered waved at me. I remember a place called Divorce Flatts, and immediately felt at home. LOL! I wanted to find the lighthouse but hiked the wrong direction along the beach. Still, a beautiful place just the same. I have a '59 Willys now. But I'm 65 now and not sure it's wise to have such an adventure without a companion or two. It's a sweet memory nonetheless and I'm glad to see things haven't changed that much. Thank you for posting this!
Making and posting the video is my pleasure. I'm glad it rekindled some old memories (good and not so good 🤔). If you were where I was not a lot has changed. It is almost like time stood still. Thanks for sharing your story.
I was just in that area for the first time a few months ago. I was completely blown away by the terrain!
Lived in Cali my entire life and that was my first time. I was also blown away! Lucky us 😇
My wife grew up going to that part of the state. She loves it there and always wants to go back, be sure to wander a bit farther up and get some smoked salmon in Trinidad. Another place you can get lost is up in the far north eastern part of the state. Just do go in winter, you may get stuck!
Funny you should mention the far eastern part of California... I'm planning on seeing if I can find the point where Nevada, Oregon and California intersect... in the wintertime. Just starting the research so not sure if that is adventurous of just foolish...
@@HiddenCali probably a little bit of both! Just be sure to bring enough supplies with you because it can get really cold and there's a long distance between gas stations and stores! Also you'll be in Modoc territory, which is an interesting history if you have time to check it out!
Ok, you are in my old stomping grounds, I was Born in Arcata/Eureka, Circa... 1950 I've been there, and then some..... Enjoy, as it's still pretty-wild.... 😎
BD in Alaska....
Thanks Dawn, Not Alaska but still feels pretty remote at times. Indeed a beautiful place in the world. Appreciate the comment - thanks.
I have always wanted to go here but nobody wants to go with me. I’ve wanted to go since I was 18. Now I’m 58 and atleast I can see it on this video! Thank you for showing us. Everybody tells me you can’t go alone you’re a woman.
Thank You for taking us to see this!!!! 🤗👍
Wish I could live up there!
I'm glad you were able to go through the video and thank you for the lovely comment.
You should come, we're really quiet nice out here and it's vary safe
I'm a local
What a nice invitation. I found the people I spoke with lovely and the setting peaceful and beautiful. Wonderful place to be.@@chrisgilda5853
I can go with you next Summer.
I did a multi day backpacking trip thru King Range and back via Lost Coast Trail along the coast a couple years ago. You are right about view from Kings Peak. It is truly spectacular.
It really is... I was unprepared for the drama when I gained the peak. Well worth the effort.
my father's family homesteaded in that area (briceland). the joke in humboldt county was: 'behind the redwood curtain'. it has always been a few decades behind the rest of the world.
I'm odd but i find that fascinating. When did the settle there? Were they farming or ranching or?
@@HiddenCali ranching. Around 1800
Some mixed blood. I'm part Karuk from the Klamath river.
I camped in that area off grid. You had to get to that area on narrow dirt roads.
Beautiful country and yes some narrow roads! Lucky for us not many people on them.
@@HiddenCali There was zero people in the area that I went to when I first arrived. I ended up south of the light house and boat launch ramp from what the other person said. It's 4x4 country but I had a 4x2 1993 Toyota that I was scared to take further down the road so I camped where I was and didn't go further. I think the road only went about another 1/2 mile or less. Pretty nice area for sure. I was scouting areas to build my home and decided to build on a river about 60 miles south of the Canadian border in WA just east of the I-5 about 20 miles or so. I like that area and north of it but now am ready to sail around the world on an aluminum 48 ft. catamaran. I miss the worm weather and am done with the cold.
Hiking in from Shelter Cove might be a tad easier, but folks this is some rugged landscape and hiking 20 miles on a sandy beach (Minus tide !) is NOT for the faint of heart. Great video !
No truer words... and be prepared as once you are in there is no easy way out. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I visited that area almost 20 years ago now. The drive out to Cape Mendocino was an interesting challenge! The King’s Range is still young, only a few million years old, and subject to intense tectonic activity. I think the reason it’s so rugged is because it’s basically a baby Andes. Millions of years from now, those mountains will be HUGE.
Right? I was talking to a Ranger about that and interestingly enough the forces of coastal erosion may keep them on the smaller side... Not that we will be around to see it 😁
Have flown into Shelter Cove. You have to be careful in the summer, the fog can roll in all of a sudden. One guy got trapped there for a couple of weeks. Driving to Shelter Cove is a major ordeal.
I didn't even know you could fly into Shelter Cove! I bet it can get a bit dicey when the fog rolls in. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Not a huge fan of Cali but I must say that the northern part of the state is desirable to me and all it's beauty. Glad I stumbled upon your video, I subscribed to your channel and hope to see more of your content. Thank you
California is definitely a mixed bag. I've lived here my whole life and there are so many places that I have never ventured to which is really the genesis of this channel. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and subscribe.
As mentioned, the Mendocino Triple Junction is the main reason why this area is so "isolated." The mountains are rising so fast, the subsoil rocks have become so serpentinized from their time under the ocean, near rift zones, they have become so weak that the whole area is unsuitable for building roads or rails on. Roads and rails and ocean ports did once exist here for a specific purpose: Harvest the old growth redwoods that once grew here. The infrastructure was too difficult to justify maintaining once the old growth timber was harvested. Shelter Cove is not off the grid; it has an airport and a reliable road that that goes up the valleys and doesn't try to traverse along the coast. The rest of the area is very rugged.
I so appreciate the additional information you provide here. I was unaware of the stability issues with the geology. In hindsight this explains whey so many of the roads were repaired and in some cases unpaved. Thanks for sharing!
This is a True Story ;
That section of the 'Lost Coast' was used as a corridor for shipping vessels back in the 1800s - that had no navigation systems - so they would follow the coast line -
- if you look at a California map - you can see why ships would crash into that section of the coast line - we hiked into this area - took days to get to the section - going over endless boulders - because there are No roads near that section of the coast line - A giant Brass Bell 🔔 from an old shipping vessel was found on the Coast - so big and heavy - could barely move it - so we covered it with rocks - that bell needs to be recovered and placed in a museum or in front of a Historical site 🔔⭐🎥
Excellent share! We take safe travel for granted these days. Back in the day not so much.
That’s my kind of place dude.
Dude... I know.
Great Cinematics
Thanks for noticing and commenting 😀
I once got lost with my partner for about half a day, in the woods up there, and found out just how freakin' rugged it really is! I remember being really thankful that I had some aspirin with me. Fortunately, we found a house an the friendly inhabitant gave us a ride back to our car. But -- whew.
Glad things worked out! I could see how you could lose your way as there is not a lot of directional signage and it is SO rugged.Thank you for sharing your experience - I appreciate the comment.
Sounds wonderful, like my husband and I would love to visit, but a little scary too. We'll have to research more.
If you go to Redwoods National Park it is certainly worth the side trip. Thanks for leaving a comment!
Yes, you can and it's not just in the wild area.... You can get lost in the city at well. Always take your phone with GPS and a compass.
Good advice. I actually carry an old school compass at all time just in case that pesky phone battery dies.
Beautiful country, it's been many years since I've been. Getting there does require some effort, lol.
Just a tad... 😉 But well worth it!
Nice video. Insanely Beautiful and remote coast from Mendocino to trinity counties. I’d feel better hiking with a couple friends though 😂
Gotta be the right friends! Thanks for the comment, it is really nice to know people are watching and enjoying the videos.
Good vid, but dude...how do you keep the Unknown Coast unknown? Do your next vid over on hiway 1 somewhere, Fort Bragg, Point Arena, okay? ;o)
I hear you. Sometimes I wonder about sharing some of these spots... Thanks for the good natured comment.
Camping off-the-grid in NorCal seems the MOST possible thing. 🤔
I think you may be right. So many spots to get away in that part of California. If you head east from the coast for just a few miles it thinks out fast.
I love the Lost Coast area! I stayed in Shelter Cove for a few nights on a road trip down the PCH, and I'd love to get a vehicle that could get me further away from the roads, and further away from people.
The road down to Shelter Cove was an old wagon trail that had been paved over, and it was incredibly sketchy, with numerous icy patches on it the morning of my departure. The locals fly up and down it, and my wife and I kept our motorcycles off to the side and out of their way whenever we saw one coming up.
Can’t imagine taking a wagon down that road 🥹
Our favorite place to camp.
So beautiful! Are you up in the North Coast area or is it a drive for you?
Now that this video is being seen by many, the locals will be welcoming all of you!
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That's my home
Beautiful place to be in the world.
@@HiddenCali fishing here is unbelievable.
nice video, but it's a pity that you made it in such quick fragments, a little slower, at least 5 seconds, and yes, two-second fragments, that is, you can't focus on what you're showing. And there are nice, interesting places, so do it a little longer, at least 5 seconds, focus. in one view and that's not how you skip two seconds, then two seconds and you can't, you have to watch such a film twice or three times to see what he was filming 😎
Thanks for the tips!
Like inspired Thanks for the invitation
Then, my work here is done! You won’t be disappointed.
Anywhere with lighthouses is treacherous shoreline
Never quite thought of it that way but you have a good point 🤔. Thanks for sharing.
The roads are passible in winter, just don't be a bad driver, and don't bring small two wheel drive cars like a scion or prius on roads they shouldn't be on.
Indeed. Gotta have the right tool for the job.
Seems like the logging companies found the place 🙁
There was a big fire a few years back and maybe you were noticing the burn scars from the top of the mountain? The logging companies poked around for sure and took lumber out but some of the area was even too remote for them. Thanks for the comment!
Been there. Shhhh!
It will be our secret. Crap! I made a video didn’t I…
I think this was the area where a Serial Killer killed lots and lots of people. No one around to help if they are attacked....Not a gun guy but I wouldn't go alone without a firearm or three.
I totally get it. At no time did I feel unsafe or threatened but I'm guessing that might be common before... you know... the thing. 😳
Hope you put brush back on road, this way no one will know you were there
Did I mention in the video the big pile of fresh Bear scat at the trailhead... Def did not want him knowing I was around.
There is still another…?200 ? Miles to the Oregon border…. You just GOT lost.
I love getting lost... for short stretches...
Did you see the zebras?
No way! Really?
@HiddenCali yep. They're on the left in a big field between Petrolia and A. W. Way Campground. They had a baby a couple few years ago. A sad note... Randy ‐the male zebra- was shot and killed by some jackass that they never caught. Pretty shady people live out there, and I wouldn't hike alone without a gun. A couple were killed while in their sleeping bags some years back. Another time, a young girl was with her family at the camping area at the mouth of the mattole. Some mental case attempted to kidnap her, had her duct taped and was trying to take her in broad daylight. He got shot in the knee. I don't remember if the father shot him or another camper.
When I saw the Windy Point sign I figured you'd see why they call it that. It could be fairly calm everywhere else but there... you can lean into the wind.
You also passed right by the road that leads to a huge underground bunker owned by the Church of Scientology. There's actually a video on RUclips where someone flew their drone over the compound.
There's so many cool things up this way. I could go on forever about the outdoors and what is cool to see up here in real Northern California. Mendocino North all the way to the border and east, all the way to Alturas. There's so much wild lands, it took me a lifetime to explore. 😃
Well don't hold back - I'm looking for cool places to explore! I'm thinking of heading to the point where California, Oregon and Nevada come together. Always wanted to go there... any tips? Oh... and I'm glad I did not know about all the baddies while I was there - ignorance is bliss... until your dead I suppose 🤔
@HiddenCali That's where you can find the famous Davis Creek Rainbow obsidian. Here's where I've tagged it in my Google maps. I've had Google delete posts that I've put links in, so I hope this works. maps.app.goo.gl/kSCFECi4i2uZ6dW78
I've been there a couple of times. It wasn't open for collecting untill July, the year before last. You have to get a free permit at the BLM office in Alturus.
In Alturus, there's a historic hotel called Niles Inn or Niles motel. My room was set up like an old-time fisherman's place. There were antique fly poles lures and such. It was cool. The place is old, right down to the antique doorknobs. Above the doors is a glass window that tilts out with the pull of a metal rod -that must have been a thing, back in the day.
Downstairs is an old, full-length bar with what looks like used to be a dance hall or something. Interesting place to stay. I wouldn't suggest it if you're the type of person to sleep in. The hallways get pretty busy with the maids and all. And it's definitely not soundproof.🤣 I enjoyed it for the historic value.
On the north east side of Alturus, is a restaurant worth eating at. Its called "something" Grill. They bring the meals out in courses and the food is very good. It says 'Basque' on the roof outside, but I'm not familiar with what that is. The reviews are mixed on the Basque claim. There's always those negative folks. I and my daughter were both very pleased and plan on eating dinner there again. For breakfast, I would recommend the Wagon Wheel on the North West side of Alturus. Absolutely typical country/farmer atmosphere. Loud talking, laughter, everyone knows everyone and all are very kind and personable.
Lava beds national monument is great. There is so much history there also. Learn about Captain Jack and the stronghold. The Stronghold is a must-see and hike-around place. The Modoc war was one of the last, if not THE last Indian war. Captain Jack held off the US Army for a couple months with his warriors, families, children, horses and dogs at the stronghold. Then, in the middle of the night, they all snuck out with the wives, choldren, horses and dogs.
General Canby was trying to strike a deal with Captain Jack to be living with the Klamath Indians or something like that, and Captain Jack was having none of it, so he shot Canby in the face and fled
Not far from there are the lava tubes and LOTS of them. The visitor center will give you bump caps and flashlights. Then you're on your own to go out and explore. There's 'some' ice caves. The only ice cave I've actually been to is the Jot Dean Ice Cave. It's on the volcanic legacy highway. Bring a good flashlight if you go. The phone light just won't do. The cave is deeper than my light would shine. When it's blazing around 100 degrees outside, the cave feels great, until you get cold.
Petroglyph point is also in the lava beds area. Supposedly the most concentrated location of Indian art in North America. There is definitely a lot. Sadly, there's been a lot of vandalism and a lot is simply scraped away.
When I think of more I'll let you know.
I bet this'll keep you busy on the internet fo a while. 🤣
@@HiddenCali just wondering if you saw this long post ☝️. Lots of info for the northern corner you were asking about. I've been there a few times.
Dam hippies
Right? The nerve of those dam hippies 😇... Wait... my Mom was kind of a hippie...
Short haired hippies would have been allowed to stay
That IS FUNNY!
I spent the first four years of my life in the mid 50’s living on the coast in a logging camp north of Usal beach which is north of Fort Bragg.
I hope the state can keep it this pristine but I am sure some people will find a way to exploit it and destroy the natural beauty in the name of progress.
I am gratefull Igot the change to live there and see Gods country before it goes under.
That's how I feel about SoCal growing up in the 50s-60s. Paradise on earth. Laid back, friendly.
Such a wonderful place in our world. Parts of it have aged well, other parts not so much. It is up to us to protect this beautiful land and leave it protected so those who come after us get to enjoy it as well.
Millions of illegals need a place to live 😈