Goat Canyon Trestle: Tough Desert Hike to the World's Largest Wooden Trestle

Published 2024-02-25
In this video we travel deep into the heart of Anza Borrego's dramatic landscape to explore the hidden gem known as Goat Canyon Trestle, a true feat of engineering nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the desert. The hike to the trestle is not for the faint of heart. It is a tough climb up a mountain and then a scramble down the other side to reach this iconic structure. Don't do it in the heat of the summer as there is no shade and it would be very easy to get heat stroke on an adventure like this. Let me know what you think about this adventure in the comments.

Chris Channel - ‪@TheLastAdventurer‬

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Here is the trail we followed **YOU NEED 4WD TO GET TO THE TRAILHEAD** - www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/goat…

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All Comments (21)
  • Thats crazy that such a unique creation can’t really be seen and appreciated by most. Out in the middle of nowhere. Thank you for putting in the work to share it with us
  • @rudycortez2565
    That's me walking the bridge 😂😂 it was a crazy adventure for sure 💯💯💯
  • Much as I love exploring Anza Borrego, I’m leaving that one to you! Thanks for making it easy.
  • I only recommend experience hikers doing this one. Also, follow the train tracks, don't take the canyon trailhead! I wasted so much time trying to get down that canyon.
  • Thank you for all the videos. I appreciate your sacrifice for this one.
  • @WhatISee1
    Much respect! That is a very difficult hike, but worth the reward. Always enjoy your videos. Inspiring. Please keep them coming.
  • Tampa in the house! Thank you for taking time to share your adventures. You, Pops, and Amy have helped me with my bucket list.
  • Wow. Seriously, through most of this video I did not see a trail. I would get lost if I attempted this. You guys are hardcore hikers. Not for the casual like me. Thanks for taking us on this journey the safest way....through your channel!
  • @C-TOS
    I am impressed on your offroad sense of direction.
  • @popshiking
    That hike you guys did was pretty unbelievable! You guys are beasts!
  • @cjpham6614
    Yeah, if I'm going there. I'm definitely taking the trespassing route lol.
  • @BlackPhoenix424
    Thanks man for highlighting the Desert View Tower. As a native of SD its always great when someone talks about it. I went one time on the way back from an Arizona vacation and it was an enjoyable time that afternoon.
  • I've never heard you so out of breath. I'm glad I passed on this when in the park haha. It looks cool, but seems brutal. Definitely hiking boots kind of place.
  • @brianvirgin2995
    Wonderful. Shades of my youth. I met my wife in the desert in Ca, before we moved away. But we have spent quite a bit of time there.
  • @rypatmackrock
    I dream of Some day, over seeing the renovation of that route; let alone the Campo museum access. It does seem pretty rickety, yet I never doubted that modern standards could do a basic renovation of that route; in addition to strengthening the trestle. Otherwise, I will definitely plan on making that hike myself in the future.
  • @kplante7881
    Great video. Awesome views. Thanks for sharing…!
  • @surfdogdude
    My wife and I did this around 25 years ago and we did the train track route. It was a tough trek also and she lost two toe nails from the abuse of walking over the train ties for many miles. It was worth it, however.
  • @blueskymut
    We did this yesterday. We had 4 kids under 12 with us. Actually very doable if you’re in decent shape. The last 1/4 mile is a little sketchy in spots. If you fear heights this section will test you. We followed the rails back down to the bottom to experience the tunnels and smaller trestles, though it lengthened the hike to 13 miles. Great day! Get out there!