Hike the Bridge to Nowhere!
Located deep in the San Gabriel Mountains is an arch bridge that was built in the 1930s and then abandoned. Just north of Azusa, it spans the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. This bridge was originally meant to connect San Gabriel Valley with Wrightwood. Appropriately named “The Bridge to Nowhere,” this bridge is forever stranded in the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. Last weekend, we went to check out this mysterious bridge for ourselves.
The bridge is only accessible via a 10-mile round-trip hike or on horseback, so bring your hiking shoes. Waterproof hiking shoes or boots are recommended, we had to hop across a few streams along the way. Bring plenty of water and some snacks or a lunch to enjoy at the bridge. This path is considered moderate in difficulty. It’s springtime, flowers are in bloom and butterflies are in the air, making it the perfect time to visit this trail. The feeling of being out in the mountains, among the desert chaparral and away from the rush of the city, was a much-needed escape.
The serenity of our hike stayed with us all the way to the bridge, although we did encounter some gold miners along the way. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush at the bridge, visit during the weekend for a heart racing bungee jump ($149 per person). The trail tends to become more crowded as the year goes on, with the summer months being most popular. There are lots of pools, waterfalls, shady Alder trees and boulders to hop across or stretch out on. This is the perfect spot to kick off your boots, eat your lunch and take a refreshing dip in the surprisingly cool water.
Plan a trip with your friends to enjoy a solo hike this weekend at the Bridge to Nowhere! Find out more information about this unique trail at Alltrails.com , .
