How hard is the hike to the Bridge to Nowhere?

The incline is not too hard but it is difficult to find the trail. Lost it twice and met several hikers who turned around because they couldn’t find the trail. You can scramble down to the river and swimming pools past the bridge but it was a pretty scary, narrow, steep pass.

How do I get to the Bridge to Nowhere Azusa?

To get to the trailhead: From the 210 freeway in Azusa, take exit 40 north on Route 39. Drive 11.6 miles north, passing the East Fork Ranger Station at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Pass San Gabriel Reservoir and turn right on East Fork Road.

Where is the Bridge to Nowhere hike?

San Gabriel Mountains
Bridge to Nowhere/Location

Do you need a permit for Bridge to Nowhere?

You need a permit to park for the Bridge to Nowhere trail. The parking lot for the Bridge to Nowhere is a fee area, and you need to buy a pass before you arrive at the trailhead. You can use a National Parks Pass (which I highly recommend if you hike a lot) or an Adventure Pass, and display it in your window.

Is the bridge to Nowhere trail in Azusa?

The bridge was initially built to be the road that connected Azuza to the mountain town of Wrightwood. A road was built up to the bridge, but then the way was wiped out in the flood of 1938. After this, no one tried to rebuild the road, so the bridge is now only accessible through a 10-mile roundtrip hike.

Where to hike the bridge to Nowhere in California?

The Bridge to Nowhere hike is a quintessential SoCal trail. The trail criss-crosses the East Fork of the San Gabriel River many times. In the spring, the water can run fast and deep.

How long is the bridge to Nowhere trail?

The Bridge to Nowhere is a great 10 mile round trip trail that follows a stream up to a bridge that basically sits alone in the middle of the wilderness. The bridge was initially built to be the road that connected Azuza to the mountain town of Wrightwood. A road was built up to the bridge, but then the way was wiped out in the flood of 1938.

Is the bridge to Nowhere in SoCal wet?

The Bridge to Nowhere hike is a quintessential SoCal trail. The trail criss-crosses the East Fork of the San Gabriel River many times. In the spring, the water can run fast and deep. Sometimes it’s waist high in places, making crossing a wet proposition.