Hiking to an Abandoned Train Trestle in the Desert of Southern California (2024)

Have you ever run out of water while hiking? How bad was it if so?

The California deserts rock!
Being from here I guess I’m biased.
However, they are awesome.

Water depends where you are. 40 years of hiking in Western Canada and never filtered or treated any water. I Just drink from almost any moving water. Never had an issue. But im not saying you should do it too. The water is purer here yes, but you still need to be cautious. Flipside, I spent 6 years in Arizona and never drank the water no matter what. When you did find waterholes there were usually plenty of animal tracks around it. I usually carried 4 liters for a day or half day hike and only drank what I carried.

Girl is always so beautiful and sporty

Hello Alice that was a great little scramble, the Bridge was awesome too bad you couldn’t see it from below and look up, have a great day

Next time trek it on railroads an experienced 12 train tunnels! Fan of yours. Pleased your in my neck of the woods👍🏼

I watched California Through My Lense do this trail a few months ago, there is a train museum in San Diego that has a scale model of this bridge on their set, great place to visit for a family.

Absolutely gorgeous opening my friend, outstanding scenery!

Amazing hike! Looks tough.

What a gem! Thanks for showing us!

Awesome! I did this hike, but started at Jucumba Hot Springs. It was nice going through the train tunnels. 16 miles total in the month of January. It was well worth it! Thank you for your post!

Thank you, Alice! Excellent! You know as a railroad fan I was going to watch this one! Kudos to you for undertaking this difficult trail. You are a very brave and athletic young lady! Doesn't look like a trail for seniors! 😉 Thankfully I was able to view it through your lens! If that rail line is not reactivated, it looks like it would make an excellent trail for biking and hiking! (See Rails to Trails Conservatory).

Very Nice 🤕

That's one tough, brave hiker, made it look easy, just inspirational. Must try this hike soon.

Great admiration for always taking the "next adventure". Always amazed at how you put your travelography together in your videos. Thanks for reminding us all to "Get Outdoors"! Happy Trails! 🐻

Very persistent channel thanks Alice❤

Yeah that was cool Alice.
Bet ya slept well after that.
Cheers Legend 🙏

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Thank Alice for the great video. I hope you had a great time in Japan.

Great job. Thanks for the work in creating this video!!!

I have never ran out of water but one time I left my water filter at home and went on a strenuous day hike in Banff, up Cascade (that's the mountain seen on every postcard) There was plenty of water running downhill but no filter, so I drank right from a stream. At that elevation, chances water was good, filled with essential minerals and the wildlife away and not in cause. Never felt any better. Good clean spring water 🏔️

Thank you Alice 🫶🏻 Appreciate you 🙏🏻

Why don’t you get a pair of snake boots? Love jim

Great video Alice. I was wondering what the temperature was when you hiked this. Seeing you were wearing black pants. I did that once during a fall hike, then by noontime I was feeling the heat. I usually green, blue or gray colors, and I get the hiking pants that can become shorts by removing the lower half of the legs…

Alice, Where did you get your old school Red Lace Hikers. I have a friend that wants a pair. I look everywhere, but no success. And ideal where l can find them. P.S. Glad l didn't have to do that much rock scrambling. You're an Amazing Woman !!! 9 Lives 🐾 Appalachian Adventure Guides