Bridge to Nowhere "Swimming Holes"
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Our first Hike to Bridge to Nowhere was a great success with 34 people showed up. Now we have over 100 people! Choo choo aboard the "Orient Express"!
MEET AT: 5:45AM to Organize for Carpool in front of the Community Center
CARPOOL LEAVES PROMPTLY FOR BRIDGE TO NOWHERE AT: 6:15AM and arrive at Bridge to Nowhere Parking Lot by 7am
HIKE STARTS PROMPTLY AT: 7:30AM
RETURN TIME: 5:00PM
Community Center Park
3936 Muscatel Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
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AS ALWAYS PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK
This is a Public Park Facility. I called the Community Center Park and they said its public parking and its ok to park there. The problem with parking at Focus Plaza is that its a Private Facility and parking it there at 5am in the morning would really make your car stand out to the private security on on duty and there is a potential threat of your car being towed.
Distance: 10 Miles Round Trip Hike
Difficulty: Medium due to distance of hike. Very little elevation gain but prepare to get wet.
Check-in: 7am to have a guarantee parking spot (don't forget your Adventure Pass)
Departing for Hike: 7:30am SHARP AND PROMPT.... this time we're not waiting for anyone.
*YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 LITERS OF WATER NO EXCEPTION. I WILL TURN YOU AWAY AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO HIKE WITH US. This is a 10 Miles Roundtrip Hike!
*Don't forget to pack your LUNCH! There's no concession stand at the bridge.
REMEMBER IF YOU ARE TAKING YOUR CAR YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ADVENTURE PASS TO PARK YOUR CAR OR YOU WILL BE FINED
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY!!!!!!!!!!
Directions to Bridge to Nowhere Hike
From Los Angeles, go east on the 10 freeway.
Take the 210 freeway east (toward San Bernardino) exit Azusa Ave go North.
Stop at the main entrance Ranger Station and purchase a one day wilderness pass ($5.00)
Continue North up the canyon for about 30 minutes, you will come to a large bridge that crosses the canyon, turn right and go east across the bridge and continue. You will pass a camp ground and restaurant called Follows Camp continue on the highway all the way to the end of the road,
DO NOT EXIT SHOEMAKER RD OR GLENDORA MOUNTAINROAD. stay on East Fork Road. East Fork Road turns into Camp Bonta Prairie Forks Rd that leads you right into the parking lot.
-The road will end in a parking lot just past the East Fork ranger station. There are restrooms there and at the bottom of the hill. The trailhead is at the far end of the parking lot.
After the hike we're heading to Greenfield for Brazilian BBQ. If you haven't had Brazilian BBQ yet you're missing out, so delish!
Please Bring The Following:
-Minimum of 3liters of water! (You will run out of water)
-Pack a high calorie lunch, you'll need it. Bring some snacks to eat while hiking for energy, you will need it.
-You will be crossing streams that may be up to waist high.
1. Wear appropriate clothing that are quick drying.
2. Wear appropriate footwear that you don't mind getting SOAKED in but provide you the comfort you
need to negotiate over the different terrains and distance of 10miles round trip.
-Bring Sunscreen, a hat with large a large brim and Bug spray.
-One Adventure Pass is required per vehicle and you could purchase it for $5 at REI Store or any sporting
goods store. Otherwise you may be fined by the Park Ranger.
-BRING a Smile, a few laughs, and a great Humor. You're gonna have a great time under the sun.
This is a very popular hike called "The Bridge to Nowhere". This is the most fun and adventurous hike I have ever done. This is a very beautiful hike though canyons and river beds and no doubt the best in the entire range. I highly recommend this hike to any hikers. This is gonna be an easy 10 miles round trip hike set at a slow pace so we can soak in all the beauty of nature. There are stream crossings and you will get soaked so wearing sandals or shoes you don't mind getting soaked in. Also wear shorts made with material that is quick drying. You must be able to carry at least a minimum of three liters water. We will hike up to the Bridge to Nowhere and have lunch while watching people bungee jump off the bridge. After the hike we're planning on making up for the calories we've burned at a local eatery yet to be announced.
Check out the Slideshow from our hike, produced by David Wang: 
This is Take Two of "Bridge to Nowhere" Swimming Hole Edition!
REQUIREMENTS:
NO person under 21 are allowed.
Must bring a minimum of 2 liters of Water NO EXCEPTION!
Waiver of Liability: The Entourage Participant Agreement: Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks and snake bites. You will be asked to sign a Participant Agreement whereby, among other things, you assume the risks of the trip and agree to release Entourage, LA Asians 20's and 30's, LAASIANS.COM, Hike Organizers and other volunteers from claims for any injuries or other losses sustained during this hike. Please consult with your health-care professional to make sure you are able to participate in this activity without causing harm to yourself or others. The Organizer’s willingness to include you in an activity should not be interpreted as a favorable assessment of your emotional and physical capabilities. Please know your hiking limits and sign up only if you are able to keep up with the pace and activity level of this hike. Never hike alone. Never leave the group without notifying the hike organizer. Stay on the trail at all times.
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KUNGPOW
Everyone please remember you MUST BRING A MINIMUM OF TWO LITERS OF WATER. THIS IS A 10 MILES ROUNDTRIP HIKE UNDER THE SUN. On our LAST HIKE people brought inadequate amount of water and we had people suffer from heat exhaustion and dehydration. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! I WILL TURN YOU AWAY FROM HIKING WITH US IF YOU BRING LESS THEN 2 LITERS OF WATER! ALSO NO ONE UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE ARE ALLOW TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF OUR ACTIVITIES.
Posted September 25, 2010 at 9:08 PM -
KUNGPOW
We'll be posting multiple carpool locations for your convenience shortly. Please stay tune. Thanks.
Posted September 25, 2010 at 10:09 PM -
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A former member
Amy can you add me to your carpool thanks!!!
Posted September 27, 2010 at 10:21 AM -
A former member
Amy can you add me to your carpool thanks!!!
Posted September 27, 2010 at 10:21 AM -
Byung
Hi, can you tell me what time you think we might be back after completing the hike? I really want to go but I do have other plans for sat. Thanks
Posted September 27, 2010 at 11:51 AM -
Sir WilI-I'am
Amy, I'll relinquish my spot to another person. I realize it might take the whole day. Catch up with you at another outting!
Posted September 27, 2010 at 5:00 PM -
Paul
WOW we have a huge group going! We are going to completely take over the area under the bridge. Just checked weather.com, temperatures are cooling down and will be in the high 80's the day of the hike. Try to carpool if you can and don't forget your adventure pass!
Posted September 27, 2010 at 5:02 PM -
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hannah
will anyone be carpooling from miracle mile/west hollywood/bev hills area? I am actually willing to drive wherever to meet up to carpool...please let me know- thanks!
Posted September 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM -
bOBbY cHAn
100 ppl will post seriously parking issue: It does take time to coordinate this, i volunteer and create this online form. We will meet up at the parking lot at focus plaza. (Across from San Gabriel Hilton) Tentatively 0530.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHBmRlg2c...
Shurovi, Young and Limei + whoever: we can carpool from there.
Posted September 27, 2010 at 10:03 PM -
A former member
I won't be able to stay for the entire day, so thinking about leaving from the bridge around 12pm. Any others needing to leave early and are interested in carpooling?Will be coming from the westside.
Posted September 27, 2010 at 11:22 PM -
Joanne
is anyone going to carpool from pasadena area? do you have room for 3 girls?
Posted September 28, 2010 at 2:21 PM -
Paul
Joanne,
I'm leaving from Alhambra, near huntington/garfield area. Which part of Pasadena are you at? I'm looking for people to carpool with, I can drive.
Posted September 28, 2010 at 3:46 PM -
Paul
is the wilderness pass and the adventure pass different?
The one that I can get from a sports store, is that not available at the ranger station?
Posted September 28, 2010 at 3:51 PM -
Joanne
hi paul,
i'm in south lake ave area really close to the 210Posted September 28, 2010 at 4:03 PM -
Paul
Here is a google map of the location, directions coming from Alhambra
http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S...
Posted September 28, 2010 at 4:54 PM -
Joanne
6am sounds good. do u plan on going to the restaurant after? if so, i'll make sure the girls are going too.
Posted September 28, 2010 at 4:57 PM -
caritta
If anyone has purchased an "America the Beautiful" National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass ($80) in 2010, you can use this park pass to get a hanging tag, as that it covers recreation areas maintained by the federal government...however, I do not know if you can take your annual pass into any sports store to get it, or if you have to take it into the ranger's station.
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
Posted September 28, 2010 at 5:23 PM -
bOBbY cHAn
Guys and girls: I have already got couple people signed up for carpool forms. Thursday will be the date i will post our the results. Meanwhile, if you still need carpool, please sign up here. Or if you have other ways to organize, see you there!
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&pli=1&a...
BC
Posted September 28, 2010 at 5:53 PM -
bOBbY cHAn
I updated the form, it's open up for everybody to sign up for carpool. Thursday afternoon, i will present the whole list to everybody and then color coded the folks that live close by each others and contact information.
Posted September 28, 2010 at 6:21 PM -
patrick l.
I think that IS his real first name... now we just need a nickname...
Posted September 28, 2010 at 6:36 PM -
KUNGPOW
Fellas,
I feel a lot of ENERGY for this coming Saturday! I want to thank everyone for your enthusiasm, its really contagious. I'm really excited for our up coming hike I know you all are. I have not been feeling well this past three weeks, hopefully I'm recovered by this Saturday. Thank you everyone for everyone's patience as I'm trying my best to manage and keep this group organized. Thanks a million!
Posted September 28, 2010 at 9:39 PM -
KUNGPOW
Thank you for those who stepped up and help with organizing carpools, I really appreciate it, but there is a problem parking at Focus Plaza at 6am in the morning. Please visit the Meetup Event for Bridge to Nowhere on Entourage for full detials....
Thanks again Everyone.
Posted September 28, 2010 at 9:40 PM -
KUNGPOW
Due to the weather temperature lately I am strictly ENFORCING the 2 Litter Rule! If you don't have two liters of water I will turn you away YOU WILL NOT HIKE WITH US! Also don't forget your lunch : )
Posted September 28, 2010 at 9:55 PM -
bOBbY cHAn
Good, THANK YOU! the organizer publishes information. Glad to see that. See ya there then.
Posted September 28, 2010 at 10:25 PM -
KUNGPOW
Sorry for the delay in posting up the carpool location Upbeatcorner. Been sick lately and trying my best to organize and manage the group and find the best suitable location for carpool. Thanks for everyone's understanding.
Posted September 28, 2010 at 10:49 PM -
KUNGPOW
What is an Adventure Pass some of you asked: The National Forest Adventure Pass is a recreation fee pass issued by the United States Forest Service that permits bearers in the four National Forests in Southern California to park their cars for the purpose of recreation.
Posted September 28, 2010 at 11:12 PM -
KUNGPOW
Where can you buy an Adventure Pass:
REI Store, Big 5 and most Sporting Goods Store. Here is the address of my Fave Store:
Arcadia REI Store:
214 N Santa Anita Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 447-1062Adventure Pass are $5 each and is good for one day use.
Posted September 28, 2010 at 11:15 PM -
patrick l.
Amy - Do you still have room in your car to carpool?
Posted September 29, 2010 at 7:09 PM -
David Wu
Hey, is there room on anyone's car that I can get a carpool? Thanks!
Posted September 29, 2010 at 8:29 PM -
bOBbY cHAn
i plan to drive anyway, got 3 rooms at least. bring over your favorite music though. that's all i need from ya. anyway, i would like to check out Casa Del Mar hotel afterward, you know what time this trip will be finished? (btw, anybody wanna go to Casa Del Mar with me?)
Posted September 29, 2010 at 9:33 PM -
daniel
anyone wants to carpool from san gabriel valley? i can drive or don't mind carpooling w/ someone else. :p
Posted September 29, 2010 at 10:12 PM -
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Wendy Young
My friend is driving us to the hike in the morning but she has to leave straight after and I want to go to the Brazilian BBQ afterwards - can I hitch a ride with someone? I'll eventually need to get back to Monterey Park...Willing to give the driver gas money!
Posted September 29, 2010 at 10:29 PM -
Vincent
I'm coming up from lakewood/ long beach if anyone needs a ride from down here let me know.
Posted September 30, 2010 at 12:17 AM -
Andy
Daniel, I am from SGV. Let's carpool; however, I have to leave right after the hike.
Posted September 30, 2010 at 12:20 AM -
Cheryleen
Anyone wanna carpool from WeHo/Beverly Center area???
Posted September 30, 2010 at 10:22 AM -
A former member
Got way too much going on this weekend, no for now maybe next time....Open spot for Carpool with the Miss "Gone Wild" Amy :)
Posted September 30, 2010 at 4:44 PM -
patrick l.
Amy - are you planning on going to Brazilian BBQ afterward or no? I forgot to ask you earlier.
Posted September 30, 2010 at 8:27 PM -
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bOBbY cHAn
Phil, send me your contact and location. Will pick you up. also, whoever wants to carpool along the way, we will be drive from 110. send the information over.
Posted October 1, 2010 at 3:26 PM -
David
Per Isaac's (Kung Pow) Request: Unfortunately, Â THIS MEETUP IS CANCELLED due to reports from park rangers that severe weather conditions at the park in the last 3 days (rain) and poor weather conditions this weekend have resulted in unsafe hiking trails. Â Park Rangers have recommended hikers to trail off the trails this weekend.
Posted October 1, 2010 at 3:45 PM -
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bOBbY cHAn
......com on...can we all do something instead then? hung out on the beach of something?
Posted October 1, 2010 at 4:11 PM -
Cheryleen
I've heard Escondido Falls in Santa Monica is pretty good, and have always wanted to hike there...here's the link http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/EscondidoFalls_4472.asp
Posted October 1, 2010 at 4:22 PM -
Phil
no hiking tomorrow means Oktoberfest tonight in Alpine Village, who'd like to go?
Posted October 1, 2010 at 4:25 PM -
caritta
For those of you who are doing Escondido Falls, I would suggest carpooling as well - only about 8 cars can squeeze in at the parking lot at the trailhead, but there is parking on PCH. However, I've seen the cars line PCH quite a distance, depending on the time (be sure you park on the shoulder to leave enough room for the bike lane!) It's a good hike - the falls are pretty trippy - because they are mossy!
Posted October 1, 2010 at 8:40 PM -
KUNGPOW
Hope everyone had a great week so far. Its an unfortunate that this Event had to be cancel due to possible flash flood from the rain. It is particularly dangerous since the hike requires several river crossings. Thank you for everyone's Enthusiasm! Please understand that sometimes I am not able to respond to your comments right away until off work. I will always try to respond to all comments and emails in a timely fashion. Thank you for everyone's patience and Enthusiasm!
Cheers,
Isaac
Posted October 1, 2010 at 8:48 PM
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Joanne, even though they allow dogs I highly
recommend that you don't bring your your dog. By the end of the hike your dog will be completely exhausted. There are some river crossings that you may need to carry your dog over because the current is too strong for him to swim. Lastly he will hold you up from the hike and you may need to keep up with the group.