FORGOTTEN TRAIL OF SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAIN | 4K

Although it didn't go as the original plan, David and myself were still able to trekked some of the most isolated trails in the San Gabriels. The Mine Gulch trail was blocked with so many downed trees. Mine Gulch trail camp has a lot of bugs. Water in the area is abundant. The most interesting part of this adventure was the Mine Gulch to Cabin Flat section which passes through the Prairie Fork trail. Only a handful of brave souls have gone this way. Total bushwhacking style. The old trail is gone. Overgrown. Bear paw prints all over. One can easily get lost. This part I will give warning to those who plan of going. Do your research before the going. But Cabin Flat can also be reached through Lupine campground, easy hike along the old logging dirt road of about 3 miles. In Lupine campground, there were not too many people camping during our visit. Thanks to Arthur for those sweet treats we got. Columbine Spring is located 500 feet up above the camp to the south and it is flowing great this time.
We took the road getting out of Lupine to reach Guffy campground. We carried at least 3 litters of water each. Spring at Guffy was also flowing nice. From there, it was mostly downhill of more than 6 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail to the Highway 2 in Inspiration Point. We decided to finish the loop with only 3.5 miles left along the PCT on the third day. We finished at around 10:30 pm with no incident. Thanks to David for another great adventure!
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[@redwhiteblue7831]

Amazing trip... the trail didn't look like much of a trail. Hats off to you and David for bushwacking through it from down in it, to up above it. Happy trails... See you guys in about a week.

[@20robertang]

Thanks, Jason! I remember David saying.. the EFTH will be just a nature hike compared to this. Lol!

[@susanrogers3350]

Wow! I can assure you I will never go on that route. Bushwhacking is so labor intensive and takes forever to find a trail. My hat off to you guys. You did an amazing time finding the trail! Just finished a section of the PCT that we had to bushwhack and tried to find a trail. Incredibly frustrating and time intensive. I love that you guys are willing to take these hikes on.

[@20robertang]

Ha ha ha! Sometimes this kind of adventure makes me feel alive and contented. When we were approaching Lupine camp from Cabin Flat, I told David to pretend to look starving and dying so that campers there would offer us cheeseburgers. Lol. Arthur gave us water, apples and uncrustables. We’re up for another adventure next weekend.. another 3-day thru-hike.

[@HuskyMike]

On-trail, off-trail, poison oak, stinging nettles, stream crossings, a lost bear can and a trail angel with Uncrustables, chocolate and apples.... this trip had it all. A great adventure all around.

[@20robertang]

Thanks! It was a complete adventure. Without taking some risks, one can not be called like that. But we take precautions. Best part is we love doing it, and came out barely scathed. Another adventure is brewing, very soon!

[@danpayan9468]

Big risk too many hikers are getting in trouble these days

[@20robertang]

@@danpayan9468 This hike is not for the faint of heart. That’s why there’s warning.

[@BrosephRussell]

Wow what a hike 25 plus miles 😳 not bad except for all the bushwacking . One these days i will make it to mine gulch .

[@20robertang]

Thanks, Broseph! I think for the section of Mine Gulch to Cabin Flat, I’m one and done..lol! Yeah, Mine Gulch camp is nice, pass by the Tom Vincent cabin and the plane crash when you do.

[@gordonchase8708]

Wow. Quite the adenture! Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely need some help working the Mine Gulch Trail. What a mess.

[@20robertang]

Thanks, Gordon! Of course the group would be part of that, we will never run out of work going down for sure.

[@waynehenopp8612]

Enjoyed your video! I've taken that hike from the other direction. We live in Wrightwood and I used to work at the Big Horn Mine when it was still in operation. The dead deer looked exactly like it did when we there last. Lol.

[@20robertang]

Thanks! I’m thinking of going back to Cabin Flat and might take the route you did. I wanted to retrieve that bear canister the other guy left there. It is now a trash in the forest. Lucky you for being closed to Vincent Gap, that area is rich with historic importance. And you had the chance to work on the mine? Awesome. I wish I had the chance to chat with you.. I have yet to come back down to Mine Gulch area to finish two more stories. Pretty soon.

[@davidfeiler1279]

Great video Robert! Hard to believe we came out of there barely scathed from all the poison oak. Tagay!

[@20robertang]

That means we are getting good at it, lol! Thanks, David. Now let’s get ready for our next adventure!

[@scottbaker6763]

Jealous, so jealous. Great job brother.

[@20robertang]

Thanks, brother. We need to get out soon! Tagay!

[@mikelabree]

Nice video Robert. I miss this.

[@20robertang]

Thanks, Mike! We missed you there..

[@potatothorn]

nice flag for the 4th! /crazy you found a bear can wow, someone was not happy about that i bet// so many great hiking scenes from the mountains and forest, thanks for taking us with you

[@20robertang]

Thanks, Andrew. You know I found the guy who owned the bear can, he posted his trip in FB and said that he’s giving away that whoever finds it. He left it there on purpose saying he can’t carry it anymore.

[@potatothorn]

@@20robertang got to love the internets! nice way to score a can, plus food/ bonus!

[@20robertang]

@@potatothorn Well, actually David suggested not to take it that it might be a stash. Turned out a finders keepers.

[@potatothorn]

@@20robertang oh well./ does make sense just in case/ maybe next time you find it again

[@Earthculturemusic]

Brutal yet epic adventure. Years ago I camped at Cabin Flats and attempted to hike from there down to Vincent Gulch... I didn't make it. lol. It was so overgrown it was just a total sufferfest.

[@20robertang]

You described it correctly, brutal yet epic. Me and David were talking about that section and said it’s one and done. Thanks, Derek. Do you have video of that attempt? Love to see it.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Looks like it was an amazing adventure. I wonder how old the prairie fork sign is?

[@20robertang]

Thanks, buddy! It makes me wonder as well, it also looked different from other signages in the San Gabriels. Planning on doing a repair on that one.

[@jimerhard4239]

In retrospect a machete might have been worth it's weight. That took grit to get through to cabin flat. You guys are tough as wire . That was an amazing achievement. I'm glad you guys made it out in one piece! Tagay !

[@20robertang]

We thought about that too, I’d imagine also the energy to spare clearing out the path. But it’s all worth it I guess.. Thanks, Jim. I remember we could have gone there the last time we were at Lupine camp. Tagay! 👍

[@jimerhard4239]

@@20robertang lupine is a hidden paradise the only problem is the road in is bad. Since I drove our murano down there the suspension hasn't been the same btw my son Andy is down to do an overnight trip. Do you have some equipment that you no longer use to sell to me.?

[@20robertang]

@@jimerhard4239 Hey, Jim.. I think that’s great if your son will go backpacking with you. I have yet to try it with mine. Let me try to dig in my stash I believe I could find a set of stuff that I could hand over to him.. free. I’ll be just happy to have someone use it. I’ll get in touch.

[@jimerhard4239]

We should do a father son trip with our mini me's .

[@20robertang]

@@jimerhard4239 I’m down. My first born is yet to be back from military training but he is willing to out with me as well.

[@makehavoc]

Great video! It would seem next time a machete or axe would be helpful on this long trail

[@20robertang]

Thank you! Oh yeah, it could have been very useful clearing the path.

[@danpayan9468]

WWAD crazy

[@danpayan9468]

How do u like those apples

[@20robertang]

I haven’t tried the Mine Gulch apples, the ones we had was from a camper in Lupine camp. But maybe in a few weeks I’ll get a chance to taste it, I’ll let you know.

[@markstanton2362]

How dou you like your tent after a couple of years Robert?

[@20robertang]

I love it, still my all-time favorite tent.

[@byronweber5364]

You'all have no idea. there are billions of dollars of gold in that river and I can prove it.

[@20robertang]

I met some gold prospectors through years I’ve been trekking this rivers and they showed me proof of gold nuggets.