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That was nice.

Is manual or automatic

Sad that the line didn't make it. The track up to McCall have been pulled, The loop just above Cascade was removed, and a church was built on the right-away, I knew the chances for the train going any feather then Cascade was never going to be again, and the tracks to New Meadows are also gone. That would have been a ride from Nampa to New Meadows. The tracks to McCall were pulled a long time ago, and would have been a real bouts to that whole valley. I use to drive Hy-55 all the time, for work, and would see train cars full of lumber from Cascade, all the way down into the river. They would sit there for weeks, until they would finely be cleaned up. Hard to tell just why the rail cars had left the tracks, but it happened a lot. Then when Boise Cascade closed the mill in Cascade, all went quite on the line. So sad to see that the tracks are there, but no one wants to keep them clear of all the rocks and trees.. SAD!!

You've given me some real inspiration to go out and find these areas for myself. I make the trip up 55 several times a year but I've never just stopped and camped somewhere out there.

The river is really pretty. Love seeing all the evergreens up your way.

Watching this again for research purposes.

Thank you for this video. I am considering working for HAP this spring and summer. I’m wondering how many hours a day drivers drive. Eight, 10, or 12? How are the tips?

Was that one of the most dangerous lines to operate? I can't believe it wasn't better protected from rock slides. Interesting journey.

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Long time runner. Love running railroad tracks. Yes I know it is trespassing. But I never, ever run with headphones on. Always run with my ears always listening for cars, trains or emergency vehicles. Only very careful any more over the bridges with open base When I was younger it wasn’t a problem. Two ties at a time. Now that I’m 71 it is a little scary. Keep on trucking there Kent!

That is way too sad...

Where did you start? I would like to do this hike. Thanks

Thanks for posting this video! I was really hoping you'd make it all the way to Cascade....maybe that will be in a part 2 video? ;-) In June of 2016 I spent 10 days working in the Donnelly area, with a couple of those days resulting in me being trackside at some job sites south of Cascade. One particular site was next to the tracks along the river in a spot that looked very similar to what I saw in your video. Being a lifelong railfan, and it being my first time to Idaho (I'm a Michiganian), I was really fascinated by the current state of this railroad and the history of it. I did a little research at the time but never got very far with it. Seeing this video has sparked my interest again and I think I'll do a little more digging, including looking at some aerials from as far back as the 1950s (thanks to www.historicaerials.com/viewer). Even though you didn't make it to Cascade, I did appreciate your ending, as that was one of the railroad crossings I drove by when I was there. I think I may even have a photo or two of it somewhere. 🙂

Very nice video. I used to live in the Upper Peninsula and somewhere around where you were is the Huron Mountain Club which is a big off limits area where millionaires go and hang out. Henry Ford and Edison and Firestone were members many years ago. I drove to the entrance once and there was a guard shack where they will tell you to turn around and get lost lol.

Did you need permission to do this or was none needed?

Growing up in Boise in the 50's-70's McCall was my favorite place. We went at least every other year. Was real familiar with the rails as a love of trains had me watching them every trip hoping for a train. The big bridge where you started your journey had 55 going under it before the realignment and improving of 55 so very familiar with it. 55 used to be like the section from the Rainbow Bridge up into long valley so quite a trip. Returned last year for a vacation and had to spend some days in McCall, amazed at how the rail route had deteriorated. Last train from McCall was in 1978 and the line from Cascade was torn up shortly after. McCall's mill burned in 76 and took 2 years to haul it all out. The mills at Cascade, Horseshoe Bend, and Emmett all closed in the 80's. The cars for the Thunder Mountain RR scenic train were still in Emmett last I checked. The line has major problems with many rock slides and some washouts from Black Canyon dam all the way to Cascade and would take a lot of money to get back into service. Kind of a shame to see it go.

Loved the video, enjoyed your thoughts.

Thank you, brother. :)

This would make a great biking trail if paved and restored.

As I am past running but do enjoy walking track/trails like that. As you say it is very good to I bath in a creek or river, take the water out and pour it on me to wet myself and then rinse off the soap. Nothing like being clean . This year was hot so was very good in the lake, Enjoyable.

Well done

Interesting comments about wanting it back in service. If there was any reason for it, they would have. Doubt it will ever happen

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Just found your "channel" and really enjoying your adventures.

That would make an awesome rail trail for biking.

Would have been cool to build a 'railbike' to travel this track!

I love driving up to McCall and Idaho City and seeing the old railway alongside the road and river.

I WISH YOU'D SAID SOMETHING ABOUT WHERE THE RAILROAD GOES BEYOND WHERE YOU STOPPED RUNNING

Would love to see this cleared for railcar adventures or steam pulled excursions.

Consider hiking to the top of Mt. Arvon as well! th-cam.com/video/AFXKKq0_zco/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9H_4ivfuvk-rcSoN

Is this the line that was used for the filming of the movie "Emperor of the North". That was a great movie and it was filmed in a very scenic area like this.

Nature reclaims

Looks abandon to me

Video is great except for the music, please just make it low.

Beautiful video. FYI, the railway bridge over the river is a truss bridge, not a trestle bridge. 😊

Similar to the Ota guu Bike Trail

I love doing this type of stuff , I have done this all over Tennessee and Georgia ; great vid !!

The locomotives from this line now sit in the desert near Ocatillo in Southern California next to Interstate 8. Kind of sad, really.

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Wow, what a story! Gonna watch it with my boys tomorrow.

Very nicely done! We live across the street from that RR, just below Horseshoe Bend. The small tunnel just above Black Canyon is partially collapsed but otherwise or stretch is pretty clear. I'm not a runner but have thought about how fun it would be to travel it on a small railcar.

Where did you start and end, approximately. I'd like to hike it.

Did you see any rattlesnakes on that hike?

That Yurt is amazing. Nice trip too.

great video, should have more views than it does 🤷🏻‍♂️

I always wanted to rail cart the tracks from banks up however you can see that massive slide just a few miles north of banks from the hwy. I have rode the thunder mountain line from Horseshoe Bend north to Banks as well as west to Montour. I wish they would revive the railway. Too bad they pulled the tracks from Cascade to McCall. As a kid on your way north on hwy55 we would see the train running from time to time. At least once a year it would derail and dump a train car or two of lumber in the river.

Hey I followed your videos but is there any chance you can contact me? I'm near arvonne now and I have some important questions I appreciate it

Great video

I live in Tomahawk about 20 to 25 miles east of Timm's Hill. Been there a dozen times. Never thought anyone except official park personnel/rangers were meant to/allowed to climb that metal tower, but I could be wrong. It never even occurred to me to try and climb that one, the other wooden one next to it is plenty high enough for me. In late September and early October the view of all the tops of the trees below turning colors from up there is inspiring. You should check out Copper Falls State Park in Mellen, WI about an hour and a half north of Timm's Hill. They have a lookou tower there as well. Also, if you like disc golf, there's a great course in Red Wing, MN at the top of Memorial Park with a great scenic overlook of the whole town and the Mississippi river from up there.

Great video!!!