I checked out Shoemaker Canyon (Cold war tunnels) today and am wondering if anyone has found a way down to the EF San Gabriel from the trail?
After the second tunnel, the trail gets a bit sparse and I was interested in running, not bushwhacking, so I didn't go too much further.
It doesn't look promising, but if anyone has knowledge of making a loop hike by coming out the Bridge to Nowhere trail, it would be cool to hear.
You can see how far I got here https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1489305829
Any way to get to water level (EFSG) from Shoemaker Canyon?
The short answer is no.
The longer answer is you could make it down, but it would be miserable. A lot of loose soil...I mean even if you got me within 200ft of the East Fork via the drainage south of Swan Rock, I wouldnt do that last 200ft if I could avoid it. Its just the kind of place where you take a step down and slide 3ft into a patch of Yucca. It is not X-C for humans lol. Even taking the connector road from Shoemaker downstream to Heaton is asking a lot....but at least that one could be restored.
The longer answer is you could make it down, but it would be miserable. A lot of loose soil...I mean even if you got me within 200ft of the East Fork via the drainage south of Swan Rock, I wouldnt do that last 200ft if I could avoid it. Its just the kind of place where you take a step down and slide 3ft into a patch of Yucca. It is not X-C for humans lol. Even taking the connector road from Shoemaker downstream to Heaton is asking a lot....but at least that one could be restored.
Ready for a massive link?
https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.24473,-1 ... River%20CA
I've done that a few times. It's not as far north as where you went.
https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.24473,-1 ... River%20CA
I've done that a few times. It's not as far north as where you went.