BTW, thanks so much for keeping your videos family friendly and free from any profanity. It's nice to be able to show the kids without having to think about that.
@abone2pick2 жыл бұрын
You sound like a bitch
@residentpotato6023 Жыл бұрын
Drew should abandon Bethany’s tunnel so I can have a shot at it.
@timsanford5310 Жыл бұрын
@@residentpotato6023 You're 12.
@aavmarine18335 жыл бұрын
2:48 right where the green trees are used to be a US Forest Service Fire Station and a 2 bedroom house for the Captain family. I lived in that house in 1977.
@rocketman715 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us the history and background of the places you visit. It adds to the enjoyment.
@PaulJMaragni2 жыл бұрын
The actual third tunnel is once you cross the Bridge to Nowhere. Rock slides, on the north side of the bridge, block the tunnel. If you walk around the hilltop (requires you to descend towards the water and back up on the north side of the hilltop on north side of bridge, you may see a small crawl space in loose rock and this is the third automobile size [Shoemaker] tunnel entrance/exit. Caution: rock slides may close the entrance at any time and there is a known mountain lion that births her cubs in this tunnel in the recent past. Make sure someone knows you’re hiking here and to call rescue if you do not return in time. Please take plenty of water (-1- gallon min per person) as it is 10 miles round-trip, most of it in the sun. Dogs have a hard time getting to the Bridge to Nowhere due to sharp rocks cutting their feet during the hike in. The first 5 miles are uphill.
@clintinteriano4753 Жыл бұрын
God Bless you, I would’ve went in without being aware😂
@RavenswoodProductions Жыл бұрын
The tunnels were built using prefabricated parts from tunnels used to build the highway to Alaska during WW II. The numbers you see on the panels were from the "tunnel kit" (for lack of a better term). So the tunnels were built from parts that were sized to allow at least 2 large trucks to pass each other going in opposite directions. As you can see from the *very* sharp turn at the end of tunnel 1, trying to get civilian traffic up that road would be...challenging. And the roof sections were only used where the rock would not be self-supporting. In the tunnels you can also see the use of "shot-crete" to fill in the gaps.
@Pabloworldwide5 жыл бұрын
I found you two today via recommendations. How don't you have more subscribers?! Your videos are so well done and informative. So many explorer videos can be annoying from the editing to an annoying host, etc. You two kill it with good Audio/Video quality, good editing, excellent history knowledge of each site and you both work so well together on screen. I'll share to help get your subs climbing. Cheers
@jamiewhatthehonk69835 жыл бұрын
Max Wilder Ur comment to them true Imma gonna tell them with my friends so they have many subs too
@BroncoSolid4 жыл бұрын
You’re right!
@residentpotato6023 Жыл бұрын
Bethany has had two explorers in her fun tunnel at the same time.
@clearwood5 жыл бұрын
Wow, as always well done and information I had no idea of. Thank you, you two are awesome.
@DEEDEEGARRETT15 жыл бұрын
I hate when your videos are over. I could watch your channel for hours....Patiently waiting for the next one.Got my notification bell on !
@enigmaone70555 жыл бұрын
Great episode. Love the abandoned, obscure topics!
@kieranwhittemore10102 жыл бұрын
Feels like I'm watching a top notch episode of a Discovery Channel production.
@cfb337745 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome! Love your videos. Very professionally done and you make a great couple.
@brillblonde67055 жыл бұрын
What a great episode, from the quotes to the awesome flowers! Love the music, too. It's a "time out" that I needed. Thanks, Oddity Odysseys!!!!
@brillblonde67055 жыл бұрын
Great episode, mysterious and informative at the same time. Love the drone shots for the big picture. Keep up the great work!
@thelifeofodd49085 жыл бұрын
Another fun and informative episode. Thanks guys!
@scottjohnston8105 жыл бұрын
Just started to watch your videos and I must say they are awesome. Being from Australia it is food to learn about LA landmarks. Keep up the good work and I hope there are more to come
@yehman715 жыл бұрын
Like deja vu!!! I grew up hiking the San Gabriels!! Been to most of these spots, but just hadn't remembered. Until your vids!! Thank you. Cannot wait to revisit!
@Steven.v10623 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@lwmc0095 жыл бұрын
Thank you - you two for sharing, I will be hiking more this year. I will take my friends to this soon. Happy New Year.
@OddityOdysseys5 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year to you too!
@strykernecro5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great new destination! Keep it up guys!
@jayoleary9684 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the stroll in the mountains. keep it up and Take care.
@anthonykago44285 жыл бұрын
I really, really like your show. Always look forward to seeing a new adventure Happy new year!
@luckyoscar41105 жыл бұрын
I love you guys! Great job ❤
@fargokid715 жыл бұрын
Wow. Am I missing something? These videos are so professional. Were they suppose to be part of a TV reality series? Maybe they were and I missed it. Good job, you two.
@sewer6595 жыл бұрын
Really a enjoyable Video you two made. Goes for the Bridge to nowwehre, too
@DovieRuthAuthor3 жыл бұрын
I've lived in CA for decades but have never even heard of some of the cool places you visit. Thanks for filling us in on the history behind them. Many channels don't.
@jaynuisance52725 жыл бұрын
The 149 is the number that the metal panel is assigned by the company it came from.
@mikedavis98913 жыл бұрын
God, now I’m addicted to your videos.......there’s so much history in and around L.A.
@melissalevalley81483 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the vids... Im a new sub but after watching a few vids. I live by shoemaker tunnels. Went to explore them.... 🔥🔥🔥🔥 thankyou soo much ...
@StevePicaGCT5 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your videos! This really makes me want to come back out to California and check out the San Gabriel Mtns.
@YoursTrulyChris5 жыл бұрын
Really loved this one!
@anjachan Жыл бұрын
the hills look so nice.
@patrickeidhammer24705 жыл бұрын
They more than likely did not "forget" the ceiling in those portions... it was probably an effort to reduce costs, the areas that were "Structurally Sound" they didn't feel the need for a ceiling. Same as timbering in mines
@fgbfgb6974 жыл бұрын
When I younger I explored the Sa Gabriel Mountains, I cherish all the adventures that I have had. I really appreciate these videos. It makes me a bit sad because of what I have missed. One of my favorite hikes is the front path to the top of Strawberry Peak. It is challenging and a bit scary. What a wonderful view when you are on top! Chris.
@urbexexplorer22114 жыл бұрын
There is so many great finds in the San Gabriel mountains I seen ExploredThis went to these tunnels and a abandoned summer camp by here looked so cool
@janellevillegas46675 жыл бұрын
LOVE
@loyal-warrior22 күн бұрын
Took my two sons there back in 1988, the thing that creeped us out was when you reached the middle of the first tunnel you could not see your hand in front front of you, it was that dark. The weeds laying against the wall where animals slept. But we kept on walking.
@michaeldougfir98075 жыл бұрын
My family were headquartered in Wrightwood for decades. We tend to feel that the San Gabriel Mountains are ours. We have also worked at the three ski areas near Wrightwood. So I appreciate all the videos you produce in these mountains.
@JaySoul71111 ай бұрын
Mountain high! Love it there. Do you still live there?
@Random_How-tos5 жыл бұрын
You guys have spectacular videos And they are very entertaining
@unidecgravygamesyt71075 жыл бұрын
I love your guys vids it so adventourous and mysterious
@nathanbugg32214 жыл бұрын
I'm subscribed and the bell is clicked. How did I miss this gem of a video. I ❤ you guys. Your videos are great.
@OddityOdysseys4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We really appreciate it. :)
@exploredthis4 жыл бұрын
Love your guys videos 🙌🏻💯 we have also been here great 5 mile hike
@X_explorer5 жыл бұрын
Excellent movie!
@michaelwalters73335 жыл бұрын
Awesome Videos
@Lgwinter145 жыл бұрын
“Make it into a noose” big mood
@vvarietyshow5 жыл бұрын
I've seen pictures of one of these tunnels and had no idea where it was.... another great episode!
@X_explorer5 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@cartman48855 жыл бұрын
You guys produce awesome videos
@christopherdrago4 жыл бұрын
I think this is among my favorite episodes. Incidentally, while I was clicking around TV one night, I came across a Science Channel program called Mysteries of the Abandoned which had a segment on the tunnels. That episode was first broadcast in 2018, and the narration said that the tunnels were visited by nobody....
@californiathroughmylens5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, enjoyed seeing your adventure!
@OddityOdysseys5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, friend!
@tonymac40445 жыл бұрын
Nice,,,, Now I know why Beth has her knife on this trip. Love the action music!!! Another well done, informative episode, thanks guys, Tony
@cee128d5 жыл бұрын
Yeah. She was going to give us the backstory on the knife, but so far hasn't gotten around to it that I have seen.
@johnrogers11335 жыл бұрын
Knife? I wouldnt go to any of these places without a concealed firearm personally.
@gregsmith1418 ай бұрын
The combination of how everything is setup has an about to get spooky type feel. Like a mountain instead of lake version of friday the 13th.
@terrenceb21525 жыл бұрын
This is insane.
@garattyfisher5 жыл бұрын
I am always looking for things to do with my father to give us quality time together, while making us sweat and keep us young. Your videos have given us plenty of ideas and that's something I'm extremely greatful for. Thanks for the hard work you two do to bring us these awesome videos.
@OddityOdysseys5 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful post! Wishing you and your father the very best of times and safety on your adventures together. :)
@garattyfisher5 жыл бұрын
@@OddityOdysseys Thanks guys. My father and I thank you for the great videos and the cool ideas. Please keep doing what you are doing, it's appreciated.
@residentpotato6023 Жыл бұрын
Here’s something I’d like to do: Bethany.
@phillipjansen12225 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@adventureswithchristian69675 жыл бұрын
I had no idea those tunnels were there. It’s crazy how the Cold War brought so many strange things. If you guys do come to Las Vegas I could bring you up the Tikaboo Peak trail overlooking Area 51. Thank you for the reply last week, and I’ll be ordering it this weekend. Thank you very much for the great videos!!!
@travistanner18345 жыл бұрын
You guys should go to the old nike missile site on top of mount disappointment. I love exploring all the old ww2 stuff around LA. If you go southeast of LA there's a lot of fun stuff too. Thanks for making the videos, they're really enjoyable for anyone interested in LA history. Also don't forget those tunnels have survived every major and minor earthquake since 1964.... So it's not surprising there's a little bit of material falling off the roof
@678friedbed5 жыл бұрын
i love the comedy on this channel.
@timothywalker45632 жыл бұрын
From odd oddities to Adam the woo, this place attracts a number of people. Thanks for showing the walls rebar and the key stones with the year on them. Still fun and 🧐
@davidfoster8172 Жыл бұрын
love to meet you two. interesting explores, and you are careful
@BeyondTheCompass8175 жыл бұрын
A new "Oddity Odysseys" video makes a Saturday morning I always say. Very good job on the music selection and pacing. I have to hike up there this summer, for certain. You totally missed a "You shall not pass!" reference at the Gandalf grafitti :( Excellent work, once again. Safe travels!
@OddityOdysseys5 жыл бұрын
A "You shall not pass!" reference (and a couple others) were made but didn't make the cut. Sometimes we have to conceal some of our nerdness. Make sure to go while it's still nice weather! :)
@BeyondTheCompass8175 жыл бұрын
@@OddityOdysseys Embrace. The. Nerdness. 🤓
@xteric15 жыл бұрын
amazing!, I always wondered what those tunnels were as I hicked bridge to nowheres?
@febelynquiwas11744 жыл бұрын
Wow
@marysolsgarden4 жыл бұрын
👏🏻Yes respect the property
@davidseale7165 жыл бұрын
Great video as always guys. From someone in the UK your videos really make me want to go back to the USA for a trip. Any chance at the end of one of your videos you could show what equipment you you to make your videos.
@OddityOdysseys5 жыл бұрын
Hope you get a chance to visit soon! We actually post links to the majority of the equipment we use in the episode description. Hope that helps :)
@richardferguson1200 Жыл бұрын
Impressive that you have found so many of the same places that I have at you young ages.
@fgbfgb6974 жыл бұрын
The Bridge to Nowhere was a painful hike on my legs and ankles. I sprained my ankle on a river rock on the way in. I sucked it up and got to the bridge. Their were folks bungee- jumping and that was awesome. I hobbled my way back to the car. I woke up the next morning in pain and had to take the next two days off to recuperate. Hiking up hill is difficult from a respiratory perspective, but stream boulder hopping is potentially a LOT more difficult.
@nerolsalguod46495 жыл бұрын
Tunnel 2 is shored up with rocks. In the backdrop you can see where they started the road along the mountainside.
@wolfsmith28654 жыл бұрын
The tunnels were built to allow access for firefighting crews. There used to be several fire camps along the route. The whole nuclear escape tunnel thing was dreamed up some years later. Civil Defense (the government entity whose job was to safeguard civilians after a nuclear war) was ever underfunded and never had any escape routes built for civilians, though they did have signage produced for highways that already existed. Compared to the massive amount of taxpayer dollars spent on the Continuity of Government secret shelters, civilians received manuals on building home fallout shelters and Fallout Shelters in the form of basements of building supplied with water barrels, cardboard toilets, large cans of crackers, and first aid kits. Some larger shelters received 2 meter band shortwave radios, battery powered AM/FM radios, and cots. Neither JFK nor any POTUS or Congress after him put any money other than the bare minimum towards Civil Defense.
@tattooyu Жыл бұрын
As a teen in the early '90s, my friends and I were trying to hike to the Bridge to Nowhere. THIS is where we actually ended up. Tunnels were creepy as heck. There was a noose hanging from one of them. We were able to hike past the tunnels quite a ways, but eventually became impassable.
@starzbang82675 жыл бұрын
How many I LOVE L.A. shirts do you have?
@rachelkmckendry35835 жыл бұрын
I Know Right!
@gordybishop23754 жыл бұрын
I also like the I love CA
@Panicthescaredycat5 жыл бұрын
Add more tiers on patreon.. Actually really like you guys.. The kind of adventure life I wish I had!
@Nikali905 жыл бұрын
Y’all are an awesome couple.
@RH1175 жыл бұрын
The lathing and bracing was used to shore up unsound material such as serpentinite and shist (seismically formed shale) which can form along faults. One way to tell is if your voice echoes and harmonizes then the rock is strong and stable whereas if your voice is absorbed, muffled and and you hear bassy tones then the rock is weak and not load bearing and is typically flaky or porous and finally layered.
@damirkelley34845 жыл бұрын
When I first clicked on one of your videos, I thought you guys would have over a million subscribers..
@dvsmike Жыл бұрын
Shoemaker rd is also nicknamed Road to Nowhere. It was supposed to continue the idea behind the bridge to Nowhere road.
@lex37295 жыл бұрын
Yeah, do the hidden Train tunnel in Providence, RI.
@ceceosborn1765 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you. You need a couple of large flashlights for these kind of explorations. You can get them at Harbor Freight, fir reasonable price
@OddityOdysseys5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We do own a couple big flashlights but only one would fit into the bag with the other equipment we had to take for this one. Which certainly made it more interesting walking back in the dark haha...
@dabbs0413 жыл бұрын
I rode my beach cruiser up there but decided to turn back around before it got to late 😂
@oliviag65315 жыл бұрын
I live in Azusa and had no clue about these😂 we are definitely going there since it's right here
@maryjanespal4205 жыл бұрын
just moved from there and had NO IDEA!
@vinceg45325 жыл бұрын
was there really just a tarantula cameo in this video? you guys are so brave. love it!
@TheShornak5 жыл бұрын
About 15 years ago I went on this same hike with my kids and a couple friends. Unfortunately just past the second tunnel We saw that we had ticks on us. We immediately left.
@yehman715 жыл бұрын
Man. Sucks big time. My kids and I had the same thing happen while hiking above San Dimas Canyon Park a few years back. Ticks everywhere. Nightmare. 😳
@dozer16425 жыл бұрын
😍Bethany😍
@tristanarwenaiden5 жыл бұрын
Actually there are 3 tunnels. The 3rd one is almost impossible to reach. I helped with the tile Love sign in the first tunnel. We use to have drumming cycles every time change. After about maybe 28 years they stopped happening. Very fun times in there. Also I believe the have spirits in them at least the first one. I have witnessed strange things in them. But nothing bad for me but people I went with they would run out. But that's another story.
@gaslitworldf.melissab28973 жыл бұрын
The hills look more like quarry digs, not the prettiest site in California, but at least there are the gorgeous bushes and other desert plants. That's the best type of garden for the thirsty state.
@johnmorgan16295 жыл бұрын
Saw ATW walk up there, he struggled a bit more though.
@michaelkane53373 жыл бұрын
At 3:59 I see 1920-30 vehicles but I’m guessing the prison road labor system had outdated stuff . Love your videos
@charlessmith64125 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine how you find all of these things to explore. You must do a lot of research. Maybe you could do an episode on how you do it.
@masonanders78055 жыл бұрын
The reason why the tunnels were finished but look like parts of the ceilings were missing is because of scrappers
@tranquilmoodsrelaxation86955 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Do you use a drone for the air shots?
@OddityOdysseys5 жыл бұрын
We do! We've posted a link to the equipment we use in the descriptions just in case anyone in interested in getting one themselves. :)
5 жыл бұрын
I would assume the exposed ceiling is solid rock and doesn't need to be supported since it's not going to fall... I'm beginning to see a common thread in Ca, 50 yrs from now you'll be exploring the ruins of the high speed train to know where...
@maryjanespal4205 жыл бұрын
holy crap! no way this is by where i used to live and didnt even know it...
@kelsey809 Жыл бұрын
😊👍🏼
@oscarmolinaoutdooradventur1648 Жыл бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️
@crashweaverda5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a good place to take the kids and there mountain bikes.
@SymeonPhronema5 жыл бұрын
Strange thing is the picture at 4:00 was taken long before the late 50's or early 60s I'd think. Every car there was made in the 1930s.
@johnuthus5 жыл бұрын
The reason some places don’t have a “ceiling” is because the rock is strong enough to not fall.
@landofnopity14892 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys! About how long was the hike before getting to tunnel #1?
@elduggo95733 жыл бұрын
How many miles is it round trip?
@roberthicks16125 жыл бұрын
I suspect what happen is that during the construction of the second, money ran out. Since it would have gone all the way through immediately, they would not have started the road beyond it. Because it was halted mid construction, the walls were never finished.
@timothycook29175 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, I enjoyed your exploration video but why at 3:58 did you show a photo from an era before nuclear weapons even existed?
@bigdogbob8455 жыл бұрын
Tim, I wondered the same thing, that photo was from the '20's or '30's judging by the cars and all the horses in the picture.
@peterguindo15763 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering have this videos here in New York State.