Trail: Bridge to Nowhere

Length: 5 miles one way, 10 miles RT

Difficulty: Difficult due to 5 river crossings and old trail washouts which lead to cliff scaling and boulder hopping.

DESCRIPTION: The Army Corps of Engineers were building a road from Azusa to the Antelope Valley in the 30s. They got as far as "The Bridge To Nowhere" when a huge flood washed out the road and gutted the canyon. There are bits and pieces of the road that are still intact, which make up the pieces of trail that are useable. So, you are hopping from bits of road to cliff, landslides, water crossings, walking in the river bed and back to trail again. For this reason it is a difficult hike...just finding the bits of trail are not easy. However, the gorgeous scenery and the bridge are definitely worth the effort! Be prepared for many water crossings and allow about 5-6 hours for the entire trip.

HOW TO GET TO THE TRAILHEAD: Take the 210 to Azusa. Exit  San Gabriel Canyon Road. Drive up the canyon (north) for 10 miles, then turn east on the East Fork Road, and continue 8 more miles to the East Fork Ranger Station. Park just below the station. Walk north along the river of 0.5 miles before dropping to the canyon floor. Keep your eyes open for patches of road (trail) on the cliff on the right side. Using these patches will speed up your travel. Staying in the river bed will make the hike more challenging, and you will be hiking longer. Use this trail from November-June. Avoid it in high water times, such as after a rain, as you will be doing many river crossings. Remember to display your adventure pass.