Goat Canyon Trestle: Tough Desert Hike to the World's Largest Wooden Trestle

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024

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  • @blueskymut
    @blueskymut 6 місяців тому +2

    We did this yesterday. We had 4 kids under 12 with us. Actually very doable if you’re in decent shape. The last 1/4 mile is a little sketchy in spots. If you fear heights this section will test you. We followed the rails back down to the bottom to experience the tunnels and smaller trestles, though it lengthened the hike to 13 miles. Great day! Get out there!

  • @BlackPhoenix424
    @BlackPhoenix424 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks man for highlighting the Desert View Tower. As a native of SD its always great when someone talks about it. I went one time on the way back from an Arizona vacation and it was an enjoyable time that afternoon.

  • @miriammitchell9677
    @miriammitchell9677 7 місяців тому +4

    Tampa in the house! Thank you for taking time to share your adventures. You, Pops, and Amy have helped me with my bucket list.

  • @deisygonzales5980
    @deisygonzales5980 7 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for all the videos. I appreciate your sacrifice for this one.

  • @nodniv1317
    @nodniv1317 7 місяців тому +1

    We used to hike out there in the 70’s-boulder rolling was fun. Tunnels were accessible then-rail repair car down below-still there🤔? Good old days👍

  • @popshiking
    @popshiking 7 місяців тому +1

    That hike you guys did was pretty unbelievable! You guys are beasts!

  • @travelertrome8449
    @travelertrome8449 7 місяців тому +2

    Wow. Seriously, through most of this video I did not see a trail. I would get lost if I attempted this. You guys are hardcore hikers. Not for the casual like me. Thanks for taking us on this journey the safest way....through your channel!

    • @KurtfromLaQuinta
      @KurtfromLaQuinta 6 місяців тому

      One must follow the "draw" of the wash. Not to difficult. Until you hit a "waterfall" anyway.

  • @kplante7881
    @kplante7881 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Awesome views. Thanks for sharing…!

  • @cjpham6614
    @cjpham6614 7 місяців тому +2

    Yeah, if I'm going there. I'm definitely taking the trespassing route lol.

  • @roquetan9965
    @roquetan9965 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!❤

  • @matoscsilla9384
    @matoscsilla9384 6 місяців тому +1

    Whoooo😍well done!!

  • @atravelpath
    @atravelpath 6 місяців тому

    What a hardcore hike. You guys are brave to walk on top of it!

  • @EdgeOfNowhere2024
    @EdgeOfNowhere2024 7 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for the video .

  • @rypatmackrock
    @rypatmackrock 7 місяців тому +2

    I dream of Some day, over seeing the renovation of that route; let alone the Campo museum access. It does seem pretty rickety, yet I never doubted that modern standards could do a basic renovation of that route; in addition to strengthening the trestle. Otherwise, I will definitely plan on making that hike myself in the future.

  • @luzmariagomez359
    @luzmariagomez359 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. This trip is already on my calendar however was hesitant of taking my German Shepard. This truly helps😊

    • @TheLastAdventurer
      @TheLastAdventurer 7 місяців тому

      I would not call this a dog friendly hike. It is a UA-camr unfriendly hike :D

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  7 місяців тому

      haha yea this is a tough one and going this way would be hard for dogs for sure

  • @kayleebeare
    @kayleebeare 7 місяців тому

    This was so cool! Thanks for sharing with us Josh.

  • @taylourunzicker2776
    @taylourunzicker2776 7 місяців тому +2

    Great find, that appears to be a rosy boa! An amazing snake.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  7 місяців тому

      Good to know, thanks for sharing!

    • @masudkarim_dipu
      @masudkarim_dipu 7 місяців тому +1

      I have doubts that any snake can be amazing!!

    • @taylourunzicker2776
      @taylourunzicker2776 7 місяців тому

      @@masudkarim_dipu harmless little boa constrictor. Snakes are a worthy part of our ecosystem keeping things like rodents in check. I see how we fear venomous snakes, but these little guys are amazing!

    • @sme91158
      @sme91158 7 місяців тому

      ​@@masudkarim_dipu All snakes are great and amazing.

    • @eklectiktoni
      @eklectiktoni 7 місяців тому

      Or a rubber boa. But definitely in the boa family. Such a cutie.

  • @TheAsif5182
    @TheAsif5182 7 місяців тому

    thanks josh for your efforts to feed my soul everytime .
    and i always miss your dad he is always an eye candy for your video .he is actual charm of your video .
    may Allah bless him .

  • @JasmineApple
    @JasmineApple 7 місяців тому

    That's crazy! For sure, I won't be doing that hike! Glad I got to see if from you, though! Good video!

  • @LindaSolis-b9s
    @LindaSolis-b9s 7 місяців тому +1

    Oh wow- nope lol. I'm glad you filmed it so I could watch, but I'll take the easier trails in Anza Borrego. Beautiful scenery! 🙂

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 7 місяців тому +27

    Thats crazy that such a unique creation can’t really be seen and appreciated by most. Out in the middle of nowhere. Thank you for putting in the work to share it with us

  • @mikesskyranch
    @mikesskyranch 7 місяців тому +1

    We used to ride down that on our mountain bikes, all the way down to the desert…

  • @lornahardin4563
    @lornahardin4563 7 місяців тому

    Hey thanks for taking me, not on your life could I ever do it, even when I was young. It is an awesome feat of engineering.

  • @noahcorreiaphotography
    @noahcorreiaphotography 7 місяців тому +5

    I only recommend experience hikers doing this one. Also, follow the train tracks, don't take the canyon trailhead! I wasted so much time trying to get down that canyon.

  • @surfdogdude
    @surfdogdude 6 місяців тому

    My wife and I did this around 25 years ago and we did the train track route. It was a tough trek also and she lost two toe nails from the abuse of walking over the train ties for many miles. It was worth it, however.

  • @kellyjohnson3617
    @kellyjohnson3617 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this adventure cuz torture my knees would never support me on that kind of trail. But a very cool bit or architecture in the wilderness.

  • @Okguy1_Music
    @Okguy1_Music 5 місяців тому +1

    a few people just built a go-kart to go see it haha

  • @teamorozuk6819
    @teamorozuk6819 7 місяців тому +1

    “…November in the winter…” is a misnomer. Winter begins in the third week in December.

  • @k1k2lee
    @k1k2lee 7 місяців тому +1

    You went the difficult way,easy hike I done it on my bicycle went through 14 Tunnels 2 of which were closed had it all to myself,7 smaller trestles across the Canyon, cool hike do it in Winter.
    Guys should of parked over by the nudist resort,it’s all flat shade in the tunnels.
    That a crap way to go
    No way

  • @mystikrebel1089
    @mystikrebel1089 7 місяців тому +1

    Me just coming in from the freezing windy cold grey weather here in london to watch the beautiful sunny landscape in CA hehe.Whats even more funny im often seeing people here daily wearing hoodies with California especially Los Angeles on them

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  7 місяців тому +1

      haha the Californians are invading! I would love to explore London, I have only been once, a LONG time ago

  • @IMJAFO2
    @IMJAFO2 7 місяців тому

    Seeing the Wooden Trestle reminded me of the movie, "The Bridge on the River Kwai".

  • @rolfathan
    @rolfathan 7 місяців тому

    Other reason to wear long pants on this hike: Ticks! I went there once in February, and I found some ticks on me. I was a bit surprised.

  • @2011woodlands
    @2011woodlands 7 місяців тому +1

    Take your wife & kids to the San Diego Railroad Museum, there are two replicas of the trestle bridge in HO scale & N.

  • @carbob9964
    @carbob9964 7 місяців тому

    I remember watching a documentary on this bridge! Very historical because they were able to achieve a curve out of wood! Train sparks risked fire because the entire thing was wooden lol

  • @chrisignacio1791
    @chrisignacio1791 7 місяців тому

    I’ve hiked this trail the illegal way and it’s well worth it .

  • @lisaw9741
    @lisaw9741 7 місяців тому

    So the tracks are no longer used? How long did it take round trip?

  • @masudkarim_dipu
    @masudkarim_dipu 7 місяців тому +1

    How big was the snake? I hate snakes

  • @ivanhamlyn
    @ivanhamlyn 3 місяці тому

    That's 6 miles in and out??

  • @officialfumofeltingchannel1490
    @officialfumofeltingchannel1490 7 місяців тому +1

    Bro played Death Stranding irl wtf

  • @rudycortez2565
    @rudycortez2565 7 місяців тому +18

    That's me walking the bridge 😂😂 it was a crazy adventure for sure 💯💯💯

    • @TheLastAdventurer
      @TheLastAdventurer 7 місяців тому +1

      Nice! Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  7 місяців тому +1

      haha really? That is awesome!

    • @rudycortez2565
      @rudycortez2565 7 місяців тому +1

      @@californiathroughmylens
      Yeah, it was in November and we were the first ones to arrive and later more people started showing up. Awesome Adventure 💯

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 7 місяців тому +4

    Much as I love exploring Anza Borrego, I’m leaving that one to you! Thanks for making it easy.

  • @WhatISee1
    @WhatISee1 6 місяців тому +2

    Much respect! That is a very difficult hike, but worth the reward. Always enjoy your videos. Inspiring. Please keep them coming.

  • @MagellanandGreyhound
    @MagellanandGreyhound 7 місяців тому +2

    I've never heard you so out of breath. I'm glad I passed on this when in the park haha. It looks cool, but seems brutal. Definitely hiking boots kind of place.

  • @richwilsey2881
    @richwilsey2881 Місяць тому +1

    Easy walk,done it several times in the 90,s,the whole thing,seen senior citizens do to,no big deal,just a long walk!

  • @ozzy_fromhell
    @ozzy_fromhell 7 місяців тому +2

    How funny I was going to to this just yesterday but I ended up going to Torrey pines with my gf

  • @C-TOS
    @C-TOS 7 місяців тому +4

    I am impressed on your offroad sense of direction.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  7 місяців тому

      haha This was my second time, so I remembered it a little. First was tough

    • @TheLastAdventurer
      @TheLastAdventurer 7 місяців тому

      @@californiathroughmylens I believe you got stuck the first time. :D

    • @randallharris3667
      @randallharris3667 7 місяців тому

      That bridge is located north of Jacumba California. I would not go there today. I'm sure if you went to visit those trains you'll find migrant sleeping inside of them.

  • @joecampo1770
    @joecampo1770 7 місяців тому +1

    Technically speaking, I think it’s the largest curved wooden railroad Trestle in the world, the keyword here is curved. great video. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good content. Also make sure to bring salt tabs and electrolytes on this adventure. It gets awfully warm out there and you lose a lot of salt.

  • @brianvirgin2995
    @brianvirgin2995 7 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful. Shades of my youth. I met my wife in the desert in Ca, before we moved away. But we have spent quite a bit of time there.

  • @TheAsif5182
    @TheAsif5182 7 місяців тому

    its out context just a question !
    do far i know that every word which starts with A,E,I,O,U will be with( an)
    like an elephant
    an umbrella
    an apple
    an intelligent person
    etc
    but when u said an hour !?
    that made me surprise and push me to ask a question ?
    is an hour is grammatically right ?

  • @scotmartin4633
    @scotmartin4633 7 місяців тому

    @100peaks is correct, being on the trestle is trespassing, and drones are prohibited in ABDSP.

  • @rediryou
    @rediryou 3 місяці тому

    I don't doubt that it's quite a hike and it's always a good idea to warn people but just imagine the men that built that thing.

  • @funkylaneo
    @funkylaneo 6 місяців тому

    The snake was a Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata) they are non-venomous and usually quite docile.

  • @j1mbOZ31
    @j1mbOZ31 7 місяців тому

    Is overnight camping okay? Would like to hike up in the evening and stay the night and hike out in the morning

  • @HQR97
    @HQR97 7 місяців тому

    You just needed to go along the train tracks and you would arrive faster and safer, my friends do it on bicycles

  • @sme91158
    @sme91158 7 місяців тому +1

    Those structures look familiar, like I might have seen that area in a Steve McQueen western filmed in the 1960s. I could be wrong.

    • @TheLastAdventurer
      @TheLastAdventurer 7 місяців тому

      There's a lot of lore about the area, including that of UFO sightings during the construction, but I don't believe it was filmed for a movie, but let us know if you learn the title.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  7 місяців тому

      That would be awesome if there was an old movie filmed here

    • @sme91158
      @sme91158 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TheLastAdventurer I think it might have been a movie called "Nevada Smith" from 1966.

  • @lopezexplora
    @lopezexplora 6 місяців тому

    Awesome adventure!!

  • @randyj6245
    @randyj6245 7 місяців тому

    that was fun. Better in a rail car if you dare! lol

  • @KurtfromLaQuinta
    @KurtfromLaQuinta 6 місяців тому

    Dark colors are good when it's cold out. When it's warm... they absorb the heat from the sun.
    Nice job guys.

  • @Twobarpsi
    @Twobarpsi 7 місяців тому

    Simply incredible!!

  • @roncross1945
    @roncross1945 7 місяців тому

    Thank you, thank you! Since you made the hike and shared this video I don’t have to make the hike. I would love to see that trestle but the remoteness is a challenge.

  • @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck
    @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck 6 місяців тому

    Wow Josh! That was insane! Glad you made it! 🚶🏽‍♂️😀

  • @BreakThroughTessTimmons
    @BreakThroughTessTimmons 7 місяців тому

    Wow

  • @west.coast.hiking
    @west.coast.hiking 7 місяців тому

    We have Kinsol Trestle not far from our place. Canada's largest I believe. We have tonnes of Trestles here on Vancouver Island. As well if you are ever near Kelowna BC you need to rent a bike and ride Myra Canyon. 18 Trestles and 2 tunnels.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  7 місяців тому +1

      Sounds amazing, thanks for the suggestion! I was in Vancouver last year but would love to visit Vancouver Island

    • @west.coast.hiking
      @west.coast.hiking 7 місяців тому

      ​@@californiathroughmylensdefinitely plan a Vancouver Island Trip ! Lots to do and see here.

  • @shearwater8732
    @shearwater8732 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for doing this hike for me!!! It's actually a beautiful bridge. I would love to see it. Do you think the hikers you saw going back a different direction, were on an easier route? Love to know
    And you adventures and video's are great! I've shared with lots of friends, on and off the trails.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  7 місяців тому

      Yea, the main way people do it is via a 15 mile round trip hike along the train tracks. It is remote so there is not really any closer way to access it. Thanks for sharing my videos!

  • @violetbf3773
    @violetbf3773 7 місяців тому

    This is definitely a hike I would never, ever do. But I’m glad I got to see it through your lens 😁🙌🏽

  • @100Peaks
    @100Peaks 7 місяців тому

    Hey Justin, I believe that A) Walking on the trestle itself is trespassing, and B) Drones are forbidden in Anza-Borrego. Great to see you two, and I like Chris’s Hiker Chat shirt. My daughter and I backpacked nearby last year. A gorgeous area.

    • @user-gq2vn1xj2r
      @user-gq2vn1xj2r 7 місяців тому +3

      Get back to hall monitor duty.

    • @TheLastAdventurer
      @TheLastAdventurer 7 місяців тому

      Hello Sir. That shirt is a 2010 classic. I believe that while you are technically correct about the "trespassing" aspect, I would analogize short distance (5-10 feet) walking on the trestle as akin to going 57 mph in a 55 zone. I would be more concerned regarding personal safety for people which Josh covers. ;)

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for letting me know, I will look into both of those

    • @100Peaks
      @100Peaks 7 місяців тому

      Gotcha, I just worry that people walking along the bridge will ultimately lead to the whole area being closed at some point. Someone may get hurt going for the IG shot and that will be the end of it. And especially, someone with 275k viewers might be unwittingly encouraging people to walk the length of the bridge. :) @@TheLastAdventurer

    • @donaldappelhof2059
      @donaldappelhof2059 7 місяців тому

      It’s illegal to trespass because if you get hurt that’s you’re fault.

  • @canaanjh
    @canaanjh 7 місяців тому

    I think it was a Rosy Boa. Cool