Bridge to Nowhere Trail Location: San Gabriel Mountains, LA County

The **Bridge to Nowhere** is a iconic **120-ft arched concrete bridge** spanning the **East Fork San Gabriel River** — **abandoned in the wilderness** after the 1938 flood washed out the road that was supposed to connect it.

Exact Location

• Range: **San Gabriel Mountains** (Transverse Ranges).
• County: **Los Angeles County**, California.
• Nearest Town: **Azusa** (trailhead access).
• Coordinates: 34°19′N, 117°49′W.
• Land Manager: **Angeles National Forest** (Sheep Mountain Wilderness boundary).

Trailhead & Hike

• Start:** **East Fork Trailhead** — **East Fork Rd (Forest Rte 2N16)**, ~12 mi north of Azusa off Hwy 39 (San Gabriel Canyon Rd). **Road often closed** (winter, fire, rockfall) — check **FS website / 626-574-5200**.
• Distance:** 5 mi RT (some sources 10 mi RT — depends on road closure point).
• Gain:** ~1,000 ft (moderate).
• Time:** 3–5 hrs RT.
• Features:** River crossings (boulder hop/wade), narrow canyon, shear walls, **bungee jumping** (commercial, weekends).