I was there yesterday April 24,2024 started the hike at 11:00am The river was up to our waist. The river currents were really strong. So we made it to the bridge at 2:40pm We got lost on the way back and didn't make it back to the car till 6:30pm. If you're not an experienced hiker please don't do it right now.
I’ve landed a helicopter there multiple times. If you continue about 5 mile north and through the canyon, it gets rougher than you can even imagine. But if you stay near the creek bottom, you’ll eventually come to a wrecked airplane crash. We use it to train our pilots for S&R. The other thing is that hikers have slept near the edge of where you’re standing at the end of the video. They’ve awoken to relieve themselves and have had incidents of falling over the cliff and dying unfortunately.
@@Sweetherbicetea No. it’s just north of the bridge about 5 miles up the canyon. There the canyon breaks into three routes. Continue straight for a short distance and you’ll see the debris. A wing or two and part of the fuselage.
@@cutpaperpaste No, I’ve never seen anybody beyond the bridge. The canyon gets extremely steep beyond the bridge and is very difficult to traverse for the next several miles past it. It’s so dense that not even a helicopter would be able to spot anybody down there once past the bridge.
Never leave anything in your car. have all spaces visible. to help keep a window from being broken to just allow a crook to look for something to take.
My husband and I hiked this last year in the summer. I was lazy and only filled my water bladder halfway. My husband filled his to the top. We both had that beg for water when we got down to the bottom it was so hot. And people were asking us for water at the top. Make sure you fill your pack with water. We had a great time. What an accomplishment watching the bungee jumpers was awesome.
Well done. Although I don't live in So Cal anymore, I hiked, biked and fished in the West Fork and East Fork of the San Gabriel River. It is where our Scout Troop 930 spent many good times.
More than 45 years ago we went on our first backpack trip up there and camped up past the bridge. It rained hard all night and the next day. People were hanging out in the back of the tunnel that the road goes through after the bridge to try to dry out. There was a small opening that you could go into. Crazy times. Good gold in that river.
It was a cool/nightmere for me. I made it but got lost 30 times. My dogs paws got burned so she couldn't walk. I was out of shape and brought a 30 lb. backpack to stay overnight.I was thankful for not only making it, but to supply others with water and the guy who carried my dog 1/3rd of the way back. I would say follow others on the weekend or a gps is a must!
This may be my favorite hike in SoCal. The perfect time for me is when the river/stream is moving along during the rain season, without it being too dangerous…what can I say, crossing the water is fun. Obviously, the payoff of seeing a pristine bridge at the end of a long hike and in the middle of nowhere is an awesome and ironic treat…
This is a great hike, besides the trash and graffiti everywhere. Great job on being a guide for this hike. A TH-cam hiking/backpacking group I'm in, have hiked in 3 miles to clean trash, and cover up the graffiti. It probably only lasts a few days but helps when other people see what we are doing trying to preserve this area. Thank you for sharing, take care Hiking Guy. 🇺🇲
Thanks for cleaning up here. I shot this video mid-Oct and it was in way better shape than I've ever seen it, aside from the tags. Hopefully folks bring a Ziploc and grab some trash.
I remember packing out garbage bags of trash from this trail way back in the 70's. I hiked it several times in that decade and it was always the same story. There was an unusual amount of trash, something not typical of other local hikes at the time. If I had to guess, something about the ruggedness of the hike probably contributes. At least back then, the ruggedness was a surprise. Now we have awesome videos like this one giving you a heads up about what you're getting into. All the side trails can easily get you off trail even if you're making an effort to stay on it. About those side trails, at least one of them takes you to a place that's on my top 10 list to this day. Just incredible and less than a mile away from the river. All I'll say is you'll know you've found it when you realize you have to swim maybe 75 yards in deep water to continue up the trail. Well worth it and amazing (assuming a flood or fire hasn't ruined it).
A couple tips for river crossings, especially if you’re going to get your feet wet anyway. 1. Shoes with less plastic protective overlays will drain quicker. I’ve found that if the terrain permits it, it’s better to wear ROAD running shoes in these conditions so that they drain better. Obviously, I would not recommend this if you are not experienced or don’t trust your footing. 2. TOE SOCKS. Or at the very least, good moisture wicking (non-cotton) socks. Toe socks are particularly nice for river crossings because blisters are caused by moisture and rubbing. Obviously you can’t avoid moisture when crossing rivers, but you can prevent your toes rubbing together if you just wear toe socks, like injinjis!
First time watching one of your videos. I want to commend you for doing an excellent job. You made the experience of this hike very easy to visualize and anticipate its level of difficulty. Greg F
Woah that production value increase! Great job! When Cris says it gets crowded, he really means it. Once had to wait for a conga line of 50+ people to pass before I could continue, though that was on a Memorial Day weekend.
Motorcycle Rider so know this area like the back of my hand, but...........do a lot of hiking and this one is on my bucket list. Reminds me of Chantry Flats. Appreciate all river crossings shown. Bridge was for Shoemaker Cyn (AKA Road to Armageddon) escape from Nuclear War.
appreciate you talking about the correct footwear to use on this hike (and most hikes). boots are almost never needed and in fact makes hikes much less enjoyable. I don't live in SoCal but this looks super enjoyable.
Great place. It has a sketchy spot where you could fall and there's always rattlesnakes but I highly recommend going up to the bridge. Under the bridge is a huge smooth rock covered by water that's great to slide down.
The last time I hiked the East fork trail was almost 30 years ago. I remember at some point in the river there were very old cars (maybe from the 1920s) rusting away in the river. Not much left of them, but it was fascinating to look at. I also hiked the trail in July when the temps were in the high 90s. It was a brutal experience, one that I don't recommend. Wait until it's cooler. During that hike I came across 3 rattlesnakes, which was scary. Seeing the bridge and sheep was an amazing experience. One more thing...you should be wearing a wide brim hat and using sunscreen. Protect your skin from cancer and premature aging.
We used to go to east fork I think around. 1959. Then my husband and I took our kids their camping around 1974. To a campground called Shady Oaks. I think there was a camp for boys before u got to the campground. I didn’t recognize anything even tho the roads r gone. I remember if you drove to the very end the river curved to the left. I’m confused . I don’t know where the bridge was. I no there was a bridge when you turned off highway 39 there was a bridge by there. How far is this bridge from the main highway?
I've had Iron mtn & the bridge to nowhere in my sights for a while, I've done plenty of hiking throughout Angeles NF elsewhere and I can't wait to make my way to this area. I'm amazed at how comprehensive and informative your trail guides are, I can definitely appreciate how much effort/experience it can take to make something like this video.
Thanks to your trail guidance that we made it up late afternoon and down in the nightfall with headlights….. missed few turns with our GPS but safely home
Great video! One of the better videos I've seen about this trail. I've done this hike several times. In the summer it gets VERY hot and there is little shade once you get up and away from the river. I highly recommend bringing more water than you think you'll need, a wide brim hat, and sunscreen.
@Sgv1tm Spring and summer are best, but be aware they are not with their young. I got charged by a male several years back. Early morning is best up the Mankers Flats trail. We have also seen mountain lions and bears there too
I hiked this trail a few months ago and the trail can be pretty difficult to follow. I had to backtrack a couple of times, even while following AllTrails. Your videos are really informative and helpful. Thank you!
Love your new format and style. I hiked this trail about 5 years ago in the winter time and the water level was a lot higher. At times it went over my knees. It wasn't dangerous though. I didn't follow all trails as much as I should have because I crossed the river a few more times than you did. It is such a unique and fun hike.
We hiked this one last month lots of homeless and lots and lots of river crossing . Also lots of trail erosion where trail was very difficult to follow you had to find your best way to get across also before your last turn it was a straight uphill someone made to go over but when we got to the top there was a rope someone placed so you could hold on and cross over the river because the water was so high. On the way back we were lucky to see the bighorn sheep. I have to admit it was a great hike but it got dangerous due to all the rockfall
Epic 👍👍 Almost so good folks out there won’t lace up their boots to get on trail, your super info gives it to them on a plate, you don’t miss a thing Cris Cheers 👍 Do one on Iron Mountain Heathon Flats 😄 joking
As someone that has access to the Monte Cristo gold mine and worked up there in the drift mines with Barry and now the new owner Lars moller I'm here to tell you that it's not illegal to pan for gold in the East fork but it's illegal to use equipment bigger than a pan you can dig holes for glass or gold for big nuggets under the boulders but you're not allowed to use equipment but you can use a gold pan which I made a living using a gold pan and act in California for a long time after I left the Monte Cristo Gold mine which are still visit time to time I never get over emptying out different shafts of waste rock and digging deeper into those old mines at the Monte Cristo on the North Monte Cristo South
Nice to know, thanks for posting, very cool. And yea, the ANF ranger I talked to said that you can prospect and pan, but the second you disturb the land (digging, etc.) then you technically need permission, permit, and other fun stuff. Either way, it seems like it's not a problem in most of ANF, guessing the NF has other things to deal with.
I’m currently binging your videos and they’re all fantastic! Scenic and well narrated. Weirdly I haven’t done Bridge to nowhere but I’ve hiked Iron Mountain twice. Doing any hikes in Anza Borrego this winter?
Hi, I hope you see this before the weekend. I am going to do the hike with my daughter on Mother's Day. I actually called the bungee jumping place but want to watch the first time. He did say to beware as the rivers are waist high and I will be crossing them 12 times. I did read 6 up and 6 back. I don't mind the wet but worry about the cold and the chaffing of wearing wet clothes. Have you ever hiked it with the river that high? I am 64, not in bad shape but not in my best shape either. I am wondering if I should go for it or wait until summer? Thanks for your input if you see this in time.
Yea all the water coming off the mountains is pretty high now all over. If there's no urgency, I'd just wait until later in the year and do it when low, it'll be more pleasant for sure. Crossing high streams can be deadly and I think someone has died already this year after falling and drowning.
Thanks again for another fantastic hiking video. I was planning on hiking the Grand Canyon in march but flights from FL are like $900 (crazy) ! Is this a popular time during the year to go or something, that you may know of ?
Nah flights are just crazy now - winter is a nice time for GC - not too many crowds and temps not in 100s - if you have flexibility I'd look around for deals on other days
It's loose gravel and sketchier than the rest of the hike, but tons of people do it and you can too. Just follow the trail upstream and down; don't go under the bridge.
May be you can help us look for our co worker who went missing Saturday 3/9/2024 at 9 a. m. They are currently searching for her and still nothing. We are told that she is swept away since the water current is so fast she just dissapeared please please help us find her.
Yes it's incredibly sad - hoping she's just lost somewhere. My friends in SAR are working on the case in an organized and safe way: instagram.com/p/C4XC2Kbrp4V/?igsh=MTBlZjE4YzMxOA%3D%3D
Love the video. But totally disagree with taking only 1 litre of water. U may be able to get away with 1L when it's chilly during fall and winter but if u go in the summer u will definitely need more than 1L. I've been there many times during winter and summer and some summer days easily can reach over 100. Myself and a friend of mine have had to assist people on multiple occasions, who've underestimated the hike and were very dehydrated on the side of the trail. Always stay safe and pack extra water no matter where u go.
Most people that I see here have no water or just a small bottle, and I wanted to include a water carry that was easy for most folks to implement (you can buy that Smartwater bottle pretty much anywhere). And yea, if you have a 3L bladder or similar, bring more if you can when it's hot. But I don't think anyone will get into serious trouble if they have at least 1L of water.
The ridge section at 12:37 is pretty washed out. Wasn’t able to complete that part with my dogs so we went back a little and crossed to the other side to go around it.
the water is raging everywhere in SoCal now, someone died here last week at a river crossing, better to not go - try something like Chino Hills instead, flowers and safe wide trails
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I was there yesterday April 24,2024 started the hike at 11:00am The river was up to our waist. The river currents were really strong. So we made it to the bridge at 2:40pm We got lost on the way back and didn't make it back to the car till 6:30pm. If you're not an experienced hiker please don't do it right now.
How or at what point does one become an experienced hiker?
yea whatcha even know bout some walkin
I am 42 and grew up in Glendora and Azusa border. I have hiked and fished that trail since I was a kid, it is great spot.
I’ve landed a helicopter there multiple times. If you continue about 5 mile north and through the canyon, it gets rougher than you can even imagine. But if you stay near the creek bottom, you’ll eventually come to a wrecked airplane crash. We use it to train our pilots for S&R. The other thing is that hikers have slept near the edge of where you’re standing at the end of the video. They’ve awoken to relieve themselves and have had incidents of falling over the cliff and dying unfortunately.
Do you have the coordinates to the plane crash?
@@Sweetherbicetea No. it’s just north of the bridge about 5 miles up the canyon. There the canyon breaks into three routes. Continue straight for a short distance and you’ll see the debris. A wing or two and part of the fuselage.
@Colt10mm Security is there people prospecting past the bridge to nowhere?
@@cutpaperpaste No, I’ve never seen anybody beyond the bridge. The canyon gets extremely steep beyond the bridge and is very difficult to traverse for the next several miles past it. It’s so dense that not even a helicopter would be able to spot anybody down there once past the bridge.
Is it safe to fish the river past the bridge?..ty
This hike was awesome. Did it with a buddy. Took us a while.
Great shot of that bighorn. Magical moment.
After this rain is the perfect time to go to Devils Gulch waterfalls near to the Bridge of Nowhere 😮💡😃
Never leave anything in your car. have all spaces visible. to help keep a window from being broken to just allow a crook to look for something to take.
So glad my brother knows the way we made a 6 hours hike with him to the bridge to nowhere this is a though hike please DO NOT TAKE little kids 😢.
My favorite hike, basically i tell everyone just stay to the right going in as much as possible.
I am hiking the bridge to nowhere Sunday. I want to confirm that we don’t need an adventure pass if I park on the road and not in the lot.
My husband and I hiked this last year in the summer. I was lazy and only filled my water bladder halfway. My husband filled his to the top. We both had that beg for water when we got down to the bottom it was so hot. And people were asking us for water at the top. Make sure you fill your pack with water. We had a great time. What an accomplishment watching the bungee jumpers was awesome.
The Bighorn is beautiful
Well done. Although I don't live in So Cal anymore, I hiked, biked and fished in the West Fork and East Fork of the San Gabriel River. It is where our Scout Troop 930 spent many good times.
More than 45 years ago we went on our first backpack trip up there and camped up past the bridge. It rained hard all night and the next day. People were hanging out in the back of the tunnel that the road goes through after the bridge to try to dry out. There was a small opening that you could go into. Crazy times. Good gold in that river.
It was a cool/nightmere for me. I made it but got lost 30 times. My dogs paws got burned so she couldn't walk. I was out of shape and brought a 30 lb. backpack to stay overnight.I was thankful for not only making it, but to supply others with water and the guy who carried my dog 1/3rd of the way back. I would say follow others on the weekend or a gps is a must!
Very cool. So many hidden gems in southern California. Thanks for another great hiking guide, Cris! ~ Mike
This may be my favorite hike in SoCal. The perfect time for me is when the river/stream is moving along during the rain season, without it being too dangerous…what can I say, crossing the water is fun.
Obviously, the payoff of seeing a pristine bridge at the end of a long hike and in the middle of nowhere is an awesome and ironic treat…
Spectacular Bighorn. The LA Rams could use him this year.
I would love to see you add some kind of popularity rating on your hikes as I hate going to crowded hikes. Thanks!
This is a great hike, besides the trash and graffiti everywhere. Great job on being a guide for this hike. A TH-cam hiking/backpacking group I'm in, have hiked in 3 miles to clean trash, and cover up the graffiti. It probably only lasts a few days but helps when other people see what we are doing trying to preserve this area. Thank you for sharing, take care Hiking Guy. 🇺🇲
Thanks for cleaning up here. I shot this video mid-Oct and it was in way better shape than I've ever seen it, aside from the tags. Hopefully folks bring a Ziploc and grab some trash.
i was there last sunday everything was so clean
probably people wasnt been there recently
I remember packing out garbage bags of trash from this trail way back in the 70's. I hiked it several times in that decade and it was always the same story. There was an unusual amount of trash, something not typical of other local hikes at the time. If I had to guess, something about the ruggedness of the hike probably contributes. At least back then, the ruggedness was a surprise. Now we have awesome videos like this one giving you a heads up about what you're getting into. All the side trails can easily get you off trail even if you're making an effort to stay on it.
About those side trails, at least one of them takes you to a place that's on my top 10 list to this day. Just incredible and less than a mile away from the river. All I'll say is you'll know you've found it when you realize you have to swim maybe 75 yards in deep water to continue up the trail. Well worth it and amazing (assuming a flood or fire hasn't ruined it).
A couple tips for river crossings, especially if you’re going to get your feet wet anyway.
1. Shoes with less plastic protective overlays will drain quicker. I’ve found that if the terrain permits it, it’s better to wear ROAD running shoes in these conditions so that they drain better. Obviously, I would not recommend this if you are not experienced or don’t trust your footing.
2. TOE SOCKS. Or at the very least, good moisture wicking (non-cotton) socks. Toe socks are particularly nice for river crossings because blisters are caused by moisture and rubbing. Obviously you can’t avoid moisture when crossing rivers, but you can prevent your toes rubbing together if you just wear toe socks, like injinjis!
First time watching one of your videos. I want to commend you for doing an excellent job. You made the experience of this hike very easy to visualize and anticipate its level of difficulty. Greg F
Great to hear, thank you and big thank you for the support. Hope to see you out there one day.
love this trail. definitely not one you do several times. but worth it for a few times
Used to plow through water like that and found it facilitated breakdown of adhesives holding my trail runners together.
Woah that production value increase! Great job!
When Cris says it gets crowded, he really means it. Once had to wait for a conga line of 50+ people to pass before I could continue, though that was on a Memorial Day weekend.
Motorcycle Rider so know this area like the back of my hand, but...........do a lot of hiking and this one is on my bucket list. Reminds me of Chantry Flats. Appreciate all river crossings shown. Bridge was for Shoemaker Cyn (AKA Road to Armageddon) escape from Nuclear War.
appreciate you talking about the correct footwear to use on this hike (and most hikes). boots are almost never needed and in fact makes hikes much less enjoyable. I don't live in SoCal but this looks super enjoyable.
Love the new style! You upped your game. Good job, Chris.
Thank you! Trying to get more info into the video because I've realized that a good amount of viewers don't visit the website. Stay tuned...
Great place. It has a sketchy spot where you could fall and there's always rattlesnakes but I highly recommend going up to the bridge. Under the bridge is a huge smooth rock covered by water that's great to slide down.
I have really gotten into hiking. Your videos have been a great learning tool. Thank you.
Great to hear, thank you!
The new format is awesome!
I was wondering if this was a rerun from the title.
I like the new editing format.
Nicely done, Cris.
Thank you 👍 yea, trying to evolve things a bit... stay tuned...
Great hike, and had close encounters with rattlesnakes both times that I went to the bridge. Highly recommended.
The last time I hiked the East fork trail was almost 30 years ago. I remember at some point in the river there were very old cars (maybe from the 1920s) rusting away in the river. Not much left of them, but it was fascinating to look at. I also hiked the trail in July when the temps were in the high 90s. It was a brutal experience, one that I don't recommend. Wait until it's cooler. During that hike I came across 3 rattlesnakes, which was scary. Seeing the bridge and sheep was an amazing experience.
One more thing...you should be wearing a wide brim hat and using sunscreen. Protect your skin from cancer and premature aging.
We used to go to east fork I think around. 1959. Then my husband and I took our kids their camping around 1974. To a campground called Shady Oaks. I think there was a camp for boys before u got to the campground. I didn’t recognize anything even tho the roads r gone.
I remember if you drove to the very end the river curved to the left. I’m confused . I don’t know where the bridge was. I no there was a bridge when you turned off highway 39 there was a bridge by there. How far is this bridge from the main highway?
Great video thank you
Thanks man
I've had Iron mtn & the bridge to nowhere in my sights for a while, I've done plenty of hiking throughout Angeles NF elsewhere and I can't wait to make my way to this area. I'm amazed at how comprehensive and informative your trail guides are, I can definitely appreciate how much effort/experience it can take to make something like this video.
thank you 👍 hoping to get an Iron Mtn guide up at some point - I've just been lazy when it comes to doing that one again but I will
Thanks to your trail guidance that we made it up late afternoon and down in the nightfall with headlights….. missed few turns with our GPS but safely home
I love the new editing style! Looks like you got new hardware and it shows :)
Great video! One of the better videos I've seen about this trail.
I've done this hike several times. In the summer it gets VERY hot and there is little shade once you get up and away from the river. I highly recommend bringing more water than you think you'll need, a wide brim hat, and sunscreen.
Great video. These are the clearest directions I’ve ever seen. Loved the bighorn sheep. He was a toughie.
Love the new editing
Iv been hoping to get a picture of the bighorn sheep you saw on this hike, amazing animal.
Mt. Baldy has many of them too. We see them all the time up there
@@JustBob5150 what time of the year do you usually see them? Any trails or areas you recommend?
@Sgv1tm
Spring and summer are best, but be aware they are not with their young.
I got charged by a male several years back.
Early morning is best up the Mankers Flats trail.
We have also seen mountain lions and bears there too
@@JustBob5150 wow! I live in chino, not far from mt baldy and I usually only see deer. Il try that area, thanks for the advice!
@@Sgv1tm
I used to live in Chino Hills and go to Baldy every weekend.
Never failed to see them in the early morning hours
I hiked this trail a few months ago and the trail can be pretty difficult to follow. I had to backtrack a couple of times, even while following AllTrails. Your videos are really informative and helpful. Thank you!
Love your new format and style. I hiked this trail about 5 years ago in the winter time and the water level was a lot higher. At times it went over my knees. It wasn't dangerous though. I didn't follow all trails as much as I should have because I crossed the river a few more times than you did. It is such a unique and fun hike.
Great video, very well done!
OC resident here. Your guides are a godsend! Any chance we get a 14ers of America playlist?😅
Thank you and lots of 14ers on the to-do list!
We hiked this one last month lots of homeless and lots and lots of river crossing . Also lots of trail erosion where trail was very difficult to follow you had to find your best way to get across also before your last turn it was a straight uphill someone made to go over but when we got to the top there was a rope someone placed so you could hold on and cross over the river because the water was so high. On the way back we were lucky to see the bighorn sheep. I have to admit it was a great hike but it got dangerous due to all the rockfall
Yea all the stream crossings are going to be crazy in SoCal because all of the snow and rain. Glad you got to spot some sheep, that's always a treat.
Thanks for sharing this video!
Nice video. I’ve hiked that trail probably 100 times. It was beautiful. So sad the no talent lowlifes tagged everything.
Love the new format/style!!
wow so updated now
I just did this hike 2 weeks ago. The water levels are absolutely insane right now. I’m 5’9” and I was waste deep multiple times while trying to cross
Yea, everything is way high now, gotta be careful
Fantastic production value on this new format Cris
Thank you!
Epic 👍👍
Almost so good folks out there won’t lace up their boots to get on trail, your super info gives it to them on a plate, you don’t miss a thing Cris
Cheers 👍
Do one on Iron Mountain Heathon Flats 😄 joking
Thanks again Cris for sharing and as always great info.keep safe always.
Beautiful Video.
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As someone that has access to the Monte Cristo gold mine and worked up there in the drift mines with Barry and now the new owner Lars moller I'm here to tell you that it's not illegal to pan for gold in the East fork but it's illegal to use equipment bigger than a pan you can dig holes for glass or gold for big nuggets under the boulders but you're not allowed to use equipment but you can use a gold pan which I made a living using a gold pan and act in California for a long time after I left the Monte Cristo Gold mine which are still visit time to time I never get over emptying out different shafts of waste rock and digging deeper into those old mines at the Monte Cristo on the North Monte Cristo South
Nice to know, thanks for posting, very cool. And yea, the ANF ranger I talked to said that you can prospect and pan, but the second you disturb the land (digging, etc.) then you technically need permission, permit, and other fun stuff. Either way, it seems like it's not a problem in most of ANF, guessing the NF has other things to deal with.
Really liking the new format! How'd you come up with it? What was your inspiration?
Thank you and yea, had some problems with the old gear and decide to make some changes. I should prob do a quick video about it...
I’m currently binging your videos and they’re all fantastic! Scenic and well narrated. Weirdly I haven’t done Bridge to nowhere but I’ve hiked Iron Mountain twice. Doing any hikes in Anza Borrego this winter?
Thank you! Hoping to get back down to Anza this winter. Usually I hit SD in the winter when the mountains here are snowed in. Stay tuned...
Really cool video!
Thank you for the great videos, have you hiked to devils gulch waterfall?
It’s on the way to the bridge to nowhere
Yes, nice spot !
Nice job covering the hike. It would be nice if you mentioned the total elevation gain for the hike somewhere in the video.
If you check the link in the description its there, along with maps, etc
Your description of the bathroom is an underestimation of its foulness lol
Thanks!
Big thank you!
Thank you
Thanks!
WHOOAA!!! Big big thank you - enjoy the hike!
Hi thanks are you able pan there near the parking area... Thanks Bill
yes not far down
Hi, I hope you see this before the weekend. I am going to do the hike with my daughter on Mother's Day. I actually called the bungee jumping place but want to watch the first time. He did say to beware as the rivers are waist high and I will be crossing them 12 times. I did read 6 up and 6 back. I don't mind the wet but worry about the cold and the chaffing of wearing wet clothes. Have you ever hiked it with the river that high? I am 64, not in bad shape but not in my best shape either. I am wondering if I should go for it or wait until summer? Thanks for your input if you see this in time.
Yea all the water coming off the mountains is pretty high now all over. If there's no urgency, I'd just wait until later in the year and do it when low, it'll be more pleasant for sure. Crossing high streams can be deadly and I think someone has died already this year after falling and drowning.
Hello sr l. Nice video and quality image. I was wondering which camera you use. Thanks.
th-cam.com/video/0ftKEnOwoqk/w-d-xo.html
@@Hikingguy amazing thanks
I'm 67, healthy, trying to retire and would love to start hiking and eventually camping. Where do you suggest I start? Do you ever lead groups?
Check out your local hiking club. If you're in SoCal, the Sierra Club has guided hikes and it's a great way to learn.
Thanks again for another fantastic hiking video. I was planning on hiking the Grand Canyon in march but flights from FL are like $900 (crazy) ! Is this a popular time during the year to go or something, that you may know of ?
Nah flights are just crazy now - winter is a nice time for GC - not too many crowds and temps not in 100s - if you have flexibility I'd look around for deals on other days
Liked and subscribed 👍 So once your at the bridge how sketchy is it to get down to the water? Thanks
It's loose gravel and sketchier than the rest of the hike, but tons of people do it and you can too. Just follow the trail upstream and down; don't go under the bridge.
I was hoping to see the directions of going down to the swim holes. LOL.. maybe next time.
the swim holes are at the end of the video
Sir !..are there camp sights near the river or past the bridga...and are rhey safe from humans..lol ty
May be you can help us look for our co worker who went missing Saturday 3/9/2024 at 9 a. m. They are currently searching for her and still nothing. We are told that she is swept away since the water current is so fast she just dissapeared please please help us find her.
Yes it's incredibly sad - hoping she's just lost somewhere. My friends in SAR are working on the case in an organized and safe way: instagram.com/p/C4XC2Kbrp4V/?igsh=MTBlZjE4YzMxOA%3D%3D
Love the video. But totally disagree with taking only 1 litre of water. U may be able to get away with 1L when it's chilly during fall and winter but if u go in the summer u will definitely need more than 1L. I've been there many times during winter and summer and some summer days easily can reach over 100. Myself and a friend of mine have had to assist people on multiple occasions, who've underestimated the hike and were very dehydrated on the side of the trail. Always stay safe and pack extra water no matter where u go.
Most people that I see here have no water or just a small bottle, and I wanted to include a water carry that was easy for most folks to implement (you can buy that Smartwater bottle pretty much anywhere). And yea, if you have a 3L bladder or similar, bring more if you can when it's hot. But I don't think anyone will get into serious trouble if they have at least 1L of water.
Keep going past that point past that waterfall waterside
The ridge section at 12:37 is pretty washed out. Wasn’t able to complete that part with my dogs so we went back a little and crossed to the other side to go around it.
After we took highway 38 then we passed steel bridge after that I didn't see any thing else!! Could you show me how to get there? Thanks
goo.gl/maps/y1c93HV8bfkwuZrUA
It’s closed though, correct? Because of the recent fire?
Yes, but believe it or not, if you pay the bungee company, you can hike there - th-cam.com/video/6vSqSVD4elU/w-d-xo.html
Going hiking today and most likely going today to this one… or do you have one that you recommend?? Like a good mid hard one?
the water is raging everywhere in SoCal now, someone died here last week at a river crossing, better to not go - try something like Chino Hills instead, flowers and safe wide trails
With all your trail experience,have you ever had to call for rescue assistance for a fellow hiker.?
yes, never for myself, but 4 times with the inReach for other people over the years
cool
the direction doesn't show in the google map
How are the skeeters in June here
This year lots of gnats, mosquitos not too bad
Do you happen to know when the road opens to this hike
I don't but I check the Caltrans site
How good are those Trail Runners. Do they dry pretty easily after walking in the water? Do they leave an order smell
Yea any decent trail runners dry pretty quickly, just get vented and there's no sloshing around.
What's the earliest we could hike? Is it open at 5 am?
24/7
10 miles round trip?
yes
Did you record the hike using a phone and a gimbal? If so which phone and gimbal did you use? Thank!
iphone + sony full-frame + dji om 5
It looks the entrance like Iron Mt. ☠️
I didn’t know those beast of animals live up there. Foo looked like he was taking steroids
Worst part of hike is leaving your car unattended at trailhead. Breakins are very common.
Can you filter and drink the river water or has it been contaminated by humans?
you can filter and drink
Are dogs allowed ?
link in description
maybe you can help me reset my etrex 22x. delete track info. gotta horse around over thanksgiving weekend got it off craigslist oc. me huntington beach. see what happens