Need some assistance

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:13 pm

Hey guys! I've been looking for a specific tunnel for years in the foothills that was dug in the 1800s. The main goal was an irrigation tunnel for Pasadena's early ranches. My brother @1blazepatrick1 and I hiked the canyon and actually found what looked to be the tunnel high up on a cliff next to a dry waterfall. By the looks of it, it seemed way to dangerous to get to since all the rock below it was too loose.

Today, I flew my drone into the canyon to get a better look....

The map from 1888 says it's about 800ft deep! Is anyone interested in exploring it and possibly rigging webbing for safety?

Post by **Sean** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:54 pm

Nice. I'm betting it's full of bats.

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:56 pm

Sean wrote:Nice. I'm betting it's full of bats.

Bats are treasure

Post by **dima** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:50 pm

Sure, yeah. Why not. The photo above is a drone shot?

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:51 pm

dima wrote:Sure, yeah. Why not. The photo above is a drone shot?

Yes! The tunnel is roughly 15 feet above the canyon bottom but it's up a very steep loose rock slope.
Heres a closer shot

Post by **Sean** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:14 am

How far is it from a parking lot/space?

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:53 am

Sean wrote:How far is it from a parking lot/space?

Like 1/8 mile lol

Post by **Sean** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:48 pm

jeko1034 wrote:
Sean wrote:How far is it from a parking lot/space?
Like 1/8 mile lol

Maybe you could carry a ladder and climb up.

Post by **dima** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:35 pm

Sean wrote: Nice. I'm betting it's full of bats.

You're not quite right, but shockingly close. I'll give you another guess.

Post by **Sean** » Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:32 am

Rats?

Post by **dima** » Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:23 am

Almost. This prospect goes back just a few feet. Whoever dug it lost interest quickly, and the hole tapers quickly. Not good for spelunking, but the bees like it:

There isn't a single bee around anymore (do they survive the winter?), but lots of honeycombs are still there. There're also some honeycomb chunks and bear poop at the bottom of the canyon.