Bridge to Nowhere

Bridge to Nowhere

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The Bridge to Nowhere is a bridge located in the San Gabriel Mountains of California, United States. The bridge spans across the East Fork of the San Gabriel River and was built in 1936 as part of a failed road-building project. The project was intended to connect the Los Angeles County with the San Gabriel Valley, but due to unforeseen obstacles such as the Great Depression and the massive floods of 1938, the project was abandoned and the bridge was left stranded in the middle of the wilderness.

History

The construction of the Bridge to Nowhere began in 1936 as part of a public works project designed to connect the Los Angeles County with the San Gabriel Valley. The project was intended to provide a new route for cars and trucks, as well as a recreational area for the public. However, the project was plagued with difficulties from the start. The Great Depression, which began in 1929, had a major impact on the funding of the project, and the massive floods of 1938 caused further damage to the bridge and the surrounding area.

Despite these difficulties, construction on the bridge continued until 1938, when the project was finally abandoned. The bridge was left stranded in the middle of the wilderness, with no road leading to it. The bridge was then used by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) as a recreational area. In the following years, the bridge became a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreation

The Bridge to Nowhere has become a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The bridge is accessible via a 10-mile hike from the East Fork Trailhead, and provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the wilderness and natural beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains. The hike to the bridge is considered moderate to difficult, with an elevation gain of about 1,500 feet. The trail passes through the Big Santa Anita Canyon, and offers visitors a chance to see a variety of plant and animal life.

In addition to hiking, the Bridge to Nowhere is also a popular spot for bungee jumping. The bridge is one of the only places in Southern California where bungee jumping is allowed, and the 120-foot drop into the East Fork of the San Gabriel River provides a thrilling experience for adrenaline seekers.

References

• California State Parks. (n.d.). Bridge to Nowhere. Retrieved from https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=655
• Angeles National Forest. (n.d.). Bridge to Nowhere. Retrieved from https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recreation/recarea/?recid=48389
• Bridge to Nowhere Bungee. (n.d.). About the Bridge to Nowhere. Retrieved from http://www.bridgetonowherebungee.com/about-the-bridge-to-nowhere/