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Riding the Skunk Train Railbikes in Fort Bragg

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California Through My Lens

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Railbikes on the Skunk Train line in Fort Bragg
Amie and I got a chance to ride the Skunk Train last week and while we were there we found out that they have a new experience called railbikes which are used to "bike ride" on the train tracks. It was one of the most fun things we did on our trip and if you get up to Fort Bragg, check it out.
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@tacosy2k
@tacosy2k 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome find! Going to make this a must try
@DoUntoOthersAsUWouldHaveDone2U
@DoUntoOthersAsUWouldHaveDone2U Жыл бұрын
Hubby and I have reserved for this June!! Taking the train then hopping on the bike!! So excited!
@OregonFamilyAdventures
@OregonFamilyAdventures 6 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a unique way to tour the redwoods. Looks fun!
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
I know right? Def a unique way to explore the area.
@gbryant261
@gbryant261 6 жыл бұрын
That looks like a blast. Thanks.
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
Ya it was a lot of fun!
@Italionmex
@Italionmex 6 жыл бұрын
I love trains. Will add to my to do list.
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
Me too, trains are so cool!
@wngimageanddesign9546
@wngimageanddesign9546 2 жыл бұрын
Fort Bragg is a beautiful little city in northern California. Just north of Mendocino.
@saragilchrist5749
@saragilchrist5749 4 жыл бұрын
My home town!
@ilyakhramtsov4768
@ilyakhramtsov4768 6 жыл бұрын
Great couples activity ! As always !
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@mkb9464
@mkb9464 6 жыл бұрын
That looks fun...thanks for the video
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for the comment
@glenharris8671
@glenharris8671 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. On my bucket list now...
@greedygringoprospecting6941
@greedygringoprospecting6941 6 жыл бұрын
way up north I was on avenue of the giants when I saw the red woods I was driving a full sized dodge van I turned around and there was a foot of tree in either side of the van huge tree !!!!!!!!!!!! where I parked
@AaronMartinCOOLVIDEO
@AaronMartinCOOLVIDEO 6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff I have to try one of those bikes.😎👍
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, yea it was a lot of fun!
@bruceraykiewicz6274
@bruceraykiewicz6274 3 жыл бұрын
WOW ! I guess I was real lucky. Rode behind the #45 steam locomotive, to the 'turning 'Y', in the middle if the forest. Went through that tunnel at that time. (visit in sept. 2009). Hope they can get the tunnel repaired.
@rrrobeltnest7295
@rrrobeltnest7295 6 жыл бұрын
THAnKS I'm going i didn't know thats available to do. petaluma resident
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
No problem, it was a good way to explore the area.
@jaimelyn6710
@jaimelyn6710 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking for things to do in the area and was happy to see Josh!! I follow your adventures with your dad. Great video!
@TravelSmallLiveBig
@TravelSmallLiveBig 6 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Somewhere in NoCal or OR we saw people doing this - looks like a blast! 👍
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
I have heard there are other places around the US that do it but this was my first time seeing it.
@Trainlover1995
@Trainlover1995 6 жыл бұрын
I had no idea the tunnel closure was that bad...
@vaunsphotography6820
@vaunsphotography6820 6 жыл бұрын
Rather cool idea!
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a unique idea when I saw it
@jaysonguzman4347
@jaysonguzman4347 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video you guys 😎👍 the railbikes looks awesome and it's a great way to exercise and have fun 🙂👍.
@sdtrautman
@sdtrautman 6 жыл бұрын
very cool..ft bragg/mendocino...what fun. next time please include some ocean shots.
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
I got another video on Glass Beach I will be making soon.
@sdtrautman
@sdtrautman 6 жыл бұрын
looking forward to it.
@julieh3327
@julieh3327 6 жыл бұрын
So very sad that the tunnel failed and you cannot go all the way to Willits. We went on the Skunk Train - Steam from Fort Bragg to the half-way point. Ate a picnic lunch at the halfway and then took the “SKUNK” train on to Willits. Looked around Willits and then took the SKUNK back to the half-way and then the steam back Fort Bragg. It was an all day event but oh so much fun! We went online and read about the tunnel fail. This makes me very sad. :’(. I do like the idea of riding one of those “Bikes” on the train tracks though!
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
Dang, that sounds like a really fun adventure. I agree, it is a bummer you can't go through the tunnel like you used to be able to.
@Howrider65
@Howrider65 3 жыл бұрын
Sad to see it closed I don't think they will open it again when you see the tracks pulled that seems to always mean the end of a train line for good. To lay new tracks and open a tunnel will cost mega bucks..
@stevemellin5806
@stevemellin5806 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool I have to try that .this summer
@orangecrush5512
@orangecrush5512 5 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
@beautygirlsguide
@beautygirlsguide 6 жыл бұрын
Woah! $70 for the bike rides? Lol that’s so expensive for norcal! Looks fun though
@AmericanNitro
@AmericanNitro 4 жыл бұрын
It is $250 for two people.
@lilaznkid4ever
@lilaznkid4ever 4 жыл бұрын
@@AmericanNitro Price gouging! The company should be ashamed!!!
@mathewsenn
@mathewsenn 4 жыл бұрын
@@lilaznkid4ever i dont think that is "gouging", its not in high demand. its just plain assholery.
@airtioteclint
@airtioteclint 4 жыл бұрын
For $250 I'm building my own. We have rails here. Some even electrified.
@alpal.mp4
@alpal.mp4 3 жыл бұрын
@@mathewsenn to be fair, they’re trying to pull as much cash as they can ever since one of their tunnels collapsed a few years ago, which they haven’t been able to reopen due to low funds for stabilization of the hill. But at the same time there kinda is a limit to how much they should charge
@azrael3758
@azrael3758 6 жыл бұрын
Fun!
@JaysonElliot
@JaysonElliot 5 жыл бұрын
Do you actually get any time to enjoy it by yourself, or do they pack the riders one after another? It looks crowded, like the other railbikes are right in front of you and behind you.
@mauigio
@mauigio 3 жыл бұрын
WOW AWESOME!
@ncha1414
@ncha1414 4 жыл бұрын
The last time I went there they didn't have this yet 😫 And it's something I have been really wanting to do for the longest time.
@Sacchit_16338
@Sacchit_16338 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! This was mesmerizing. Were there any wild animals present?
@mardono1
@mardono1 3 жыл бұрын
Just homeless thugs high on meth....
@bubba1984
@bubba1984 4 жыл бұрын
How strenuous is the ride? My GF isn't a biker so I don't wanna be the plow horse if we go.. lol
@youngblackandflyharleyride2707
@youngblackandflyharleyride2707 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@Big824John
@Big824John 5 жыл бұрын
OK, these are cool! Looks like these are electric bikes at the touch of a button. That's nice after get tired of pedaling for while :)
@Big824John
@Big824John 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like the battery is the blue case mounted on the back of the bike.
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, it was really nice to just be able to pedal when we wanted to and push the button the rest of the time!
@RixPixParaNation
@RixPixParaNation 6 жыл бұрын
That looks so good , love to do that too ! Subbed :-)
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, appreciate you subscribing!
@patrickdrury1480
@patrickdrury1480 5 жыл бұрын
Cool
@kmiller2087
@kmiller2087 4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of doing this tomorrow with my girlfriend. I was wondering how strenuous the cycling is? Is it a work out or is it pretty leisurely
@SIFUSAYSRELAX
@SIFUSAYSRELAX 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same position as you. did you ever get to give it a try? if so how was it
@dougwilson6828
@dougwilson6828 2 жыл бұрын
The track does not exceed a 3% climb anywhere on the route between Willits & Ft. Brag. ( I backpacked it in the mid 70's as a teenager end to end.) It would be well worth the ride. Bummer hearing about the tunnel collapsing again. Wen I went through I had to climb over the hill as the track crew was busy digging out a boxcar the was a "bit too wide"& that had got stuck & collapsed the tunnel at the west end near Pudding creek.
@kmiller2087
@kmiller2087 2 жыл бұрын
@@SIFUSAYSRELAX i did do it. it was super leisurely, i didnt even realize the bikes are motorized. you literally dont have to do anything. but it was really fun and the scenery is gorgeous.
@SIFUSAYSRELAX
@SIFUSAYSRELAX 2 жыл бұрын
@@kmiller2087 my wife and I did the dining train ride for our 1 year anniversary last month. We plan on doing the bikes next!
@davidfalconer8913
@davidfalconer8913 Жыл бұрын
Clever idea to use plastic wheels , ( steel ones are just too noisy for light trucks ) ! ...... DAVE™ .....
@michaelbuck4656
@michaelbuck4656 4 жыл бұрын
Check out Loyalton California in beautiful Sierra Valley
@EdwinAndSharon
@EdwinAndSharon 6 жыл бұрын
Have you guys gone to cold spring tavern or knapp's castle here in Santa Barbara??
@shivanandprajapati4581
@shivanandprajapati4581 6 жыл бұрын
Edwin And Sharon can you be my friend I am from India
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
Been to both, great spots in Santa Barbara
@wooderdsaunders6801
@wooderdsaunders6801 5 жыл бұрын
If the tunnel colapsted where did the train go?
@ChanceDiego
@ChanceDiego Ай бұрын
It’s expensive for $302 not including lunch for 1 hour of time.
@CHIEFBIGFAITH4Christ
@CHIEFBIGFAITH4Christ 2 жыл бұрын
So when are they going to make a national rail bike train track across America ? Or 2 . 1 for each way
@Someonesaidthis
@Someonesaidthis 3 жыл бұрын
I wanna do thissssss
@lagatitabruja
@lagatitabruja 6 жыл бұрын
My bf just sent me a video of this rail bike! I want to do this so bad! AND ride the train haha
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
Yea, we did both on this trip and they were both a lot of fun!
@marlenyc.4545
@marlenyc.4545 3 жыл бұрын
Man, wish I could go, but its expensive $250 per bike..cheese
@MGZx777
@MGZx777 6 жыл бұрын
9hrs away from LA lmao
@californiathroughmylens
@californiathroughmylens 6 жыл бұрын
Yep, it is a long drive from Los Angeles.
@es-cadadia-bro9513
@es-cadadia-bro9513 Жыл бұрын
I wan to do this but what protection do they have in case of a bear encounter or other dangerous animal ?
@damianmelara666
@damianmelara666 8 ай бұрын
this is my question too
@randomvintagefilm273
@randomvintagefilm273 4 жыл бұрын
So if you get stuck behind some slow-pokes you are screwed 😆
@ilovesparky13
@ilovesparky13 5 жыл бұрын
Damn I was so excited about this until I saw the price tag. 😔😣
@seanmikhael1767
@seanmikhael1767 2 жыл бұрын
Well thank God for those helmets. Ya know, incase you somehow veer off the track and slam into a tree at 2 mph. Always gotta lame up something cool. Hey, ya gotta wear a seatbelt too?
@shandabettis9717
@shandabettis9717 2 жыл бұрын
Cool experience, but not for $495!!! At that price, I'd choose hiking for free.
@CheckThisOut77
@CheckThisOut77 Жыл бұрын
Looks good (but I would lose the helmet).
@johoover209
@johoover209 3 жыл бұрын
$195 now. 4/3/21
@ramyavanapalli4931
@ramyavanapalli4931 3 жыл бұрын
I have a one and a half year old girl, can I take her along with me and my hubby on a two seater? Is it safe?
@ameeyangnkaujhmoobphakwnpu4085
@ameeyangnkaujhmoobphakwnpu4085 2 жыл бұрын
How much for tickets?
@CUTravel1st
@CUTravel1st 3 жыл бұрын
As of sept 2020 it’s now $240 is it worth that?? Help please seem expensive
@MustangSalley1969
@MustangSalley1969 4 жыл бұрын
Who is that playing that piano riff from .9 to .13
@christophergoodwin-qo7tg
@christophergoodwin-qo7tg 6 ай бұрын
The tourist traps are pretty cool in fort Bragg but you dont want to hang out in fort Bragg for long, its got one of the highest violent, sexual and property crime rates in the country, (avoid the bars)
@philippedelage758
@philippedelage758 3 жыл бұрын
Voilà le vélo qui me faut .
@lofturhjalmarsson9896
@lofturhjalmarsson9896 3 жыл бұрын
now to make a really cool video would be to hoock a long rope on a passing train and let it tow a trail bike but five times the speed is it too much to handle , speed wobble, could it be designed for it , maybe rubber in rope for easy start , risk of stepping into rope loop , helmet , armour , ejection seat, parachute , airbags for falling to side, paddings or air filled , even a safety cage or shell, but detachable from bike. how about a giant ball rolling o the tracks , pulled by train. ball of branches or plastic or rods pipes. and guy inside. or like could use an old car pulled behind w normal wheels on side of trracks or no rubber and iron wheels on track , but rubber coating inside them. or rope and parachute fly benind train. any of those ideas can be very dangerous but some might be rather safe maybe if well designed and done. some choose some danger risk for fun, its popular on youtube like skydiving . uy
@matt7iron
@matt7iron 5 жыл бұрын
Nahh I don't think so, I'd be constantly on the defense for a mountain lion jumping out the bushes and attacking me, if I go I will be armed to have a chance, if the lion gets me then my girlfriend will start shooting up all hells Creation.
@mikehascats26
@mikehascats26 Жыл бұрын
too expensive. hiking is free
@elfinstone2
@elfinstone2 7 ай бұрын
Walk don’t ride. Plenty of other ways to view the last of the Redwoods other than paying exorbitant prices like this
@shifty330
@shifty330 4 жыл бұрын
Did you see the handles on that girl?
@pedroahumada2669
@pedroahumada2669 4 жыл бұрын
There's tweakers in the woods😂😂😂
@Howrider65
@Howrider65 2 жыл бұрын
I see they turn this line into a joke. Nothing like the 80s at all.
@mikemillie3826
@mikemillie3826 4 жыл бұрын
I will not pay $250 for this just to watch trees and redwood
@TheMrsmcp
@TheMrsmcp 4 жыл бұрын
it has just recently gotten that expensive. I know friends who paid $90 like two weeks ago!!!
@rezfilter
@rezfilter 3 жыл бұрын
It's not a painting. It's an experience.
@JD-vh7yl
@JD-vh7yl 5 жыл бұрын
I was so excited to see that you have a video with the rail bikes. And what do you do? Add background music and destroys the experience. Why not let us hear the nature sounds, birds, wind in the trees, maybe a brook, and of course the bike wheels on the rails? Stop adding background music and keep the original sounds.
@briansamphs3720
@briansamphs3720 5 жыл бұрын
Those helmets look about useless.
@elfinstone2
@elfinstone2 7 ай бұрын
Sad that you have to be so greedy with the cost of living
@yuekadere
@yuekadere 3 жыл бұрын
its not bike... it has 4 wheels ...bike has just 2 w... lol
@iFriendofYours
@iFriendofYours 6 жыл бұрын
Music is annoying
@elfinstone2
@elfinstone2 7 ай бұрын
Disgusting that you are charging this price in our town.
@jkamer2168
@jkamer2168 4 жыл бұрын
Holy cringe
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