Murphy Ranch: Exploring the remains of the Abandoned Compound outside of Los Angeles

Murphy Ranch is a pretty strange hike in Los Angeles that has the remains of a planned Nazi compound from the 1930s. While not much is left from the compound today, there are still a few things you can see on a hike to this weird spot in Los Angeles. I wanted to make this video to show what was still here since it is a question I am often asked on the website. Let me know what you think in the comments.
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[@socal_zr2]

Tom Explores LA also has a good segment on this property with a view how this location looked like almost a decade ago

[@JasmineApple]

What an interesting place! You were brave to go by yourself the first time. With all those steps, I can imagine it would be easy to get turned around. Good video!

[@th3azscorpio]

The one thing I miss about California was it's scenic beauty, but especially its hiking trails. So many amazing hiking trails, and so many places to explore. There's a compound, and even some old mining equipmentment left behind. The trail is called Sapphire trails, in Alta Loma California.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the suggestion, will have to check it out!

[@svenswwis436]

I am just sitting watching you and those stairs. I still got winded. nice job. Love your content

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha I tried to show how steep they are in the video but it never fully translates haha

[@soniaynclan9079]

What a great video, thank you for making the update. It's such a shame the gate was no longer there but you were lucky enough to see it.

[@mikel5582]

I recall biking a ridge overlooking that place in the 90s and my friend briefly mentioning something about the Nazi compound "down there" but I had no idea of the full history. I don't think it was open to the public then but I could be mistaken on that. Now I wish I'd have went down to check it out.

[@prantgrimus]

Super interesting place to visit. I worked at a summer camp and this was a weekly visit. Super cool place to chill and explore

[@genewest8426]

Dig your content Josh...hope you and your family have a beautiful Thanksgiving!The graffiti in LA is abhorrent...peace from San Diego

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

Thanks for the intriguing story! Why do those Los Angeles people feel like they need to tag the hiking trails? I don't see this happening near as much in other areas.

[@californiathroughmylens]

I don't know why there is so much graffiti on some of these trails either, it is a bummer

[@mikel5582]

There's around 10 million people living not far away from there and it only takes a small percentage of those to produce a huge amount of graffiti. I suspect most Angelinos are against such behavior but, unfortunately, it's almost impossible to control.

[@effieinglish]

Some friends of mine regularly go out into the Chatsworth hiking areas (very close to the place in this video) and re-paint the rocks back to a rock color. They're volunteers and have the city's approval.

[@lynelljansen8057]

very sad to see this. why would people do this, so disrespectful. 😢

[@IMJAFO2]

Have a happy Thanksgiving Day to you Josh and your family.

[@jm3na]

Seriously who tags up trees, especially Oak Trees?

[@californiathroughmylens]

I know right?

[@dominicvega9267]

Mexicans

[@highdesertjohn]

Thank you for sharing. That's a neat historic place I had not heard of.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@djrbignell]

Is any of that trail accessible by mountain bike? We love your videos. We did the Anza Borrego sculptures, last winter, on our bikes. Had a great reat time!

[@benv4514]

Yes the trail is accessible by mountain bike, i went today and encountered several people biking through the trail

[@HealthierLifestyleRob]

I did this hike last year and went down the stairs first. Definitely need to go back and do the stairs last.

[@deejay9266]

A very interesting and adventurous hike in the woods.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Yea it is interesting and adventurous for sure!

[@stephenhill06]

Stairs? Looks more like an extension ladder to me! Thanks for sharing this.

[@anthonysao8830]

7:01-7:04 not sure if that was your friend down there on the left side of the power house on the trees but was a bit creepy at first

[@cam9537]

Took this same route yesterday !

[@TonyToneFixMyPhone]

He's back !!!

[@bobbiema6671]

Why was there going to be a Nazi Compound in America before we entered the war? Could you explain more if possible? I'm confused, and rather alarmed I never heard of this, I research this time a lot. Thank you sooooo much for your channel, its so neat. Your poor feet with those steps!!! 📉

[@jyzo]

There wasn’t. Some Nazi-supporting people built it because they expected the Nazis to win the war. If they had won the war, these people thought the Nazis would need a place to begin their US operations. Essentially, they were foolishly hopeful. They wanted to be a “teacher’s pet” and be commended by Hitler and/or his upper administration.

[@bobbiema6671]

@@jyzo thank you so much for the explanation. That made perfect sense.

[@delMonte301]

Excellent video

[@MartinAston00]

One of the MANY places like this in the Canyons/“Parks” between 101 and the 1 /Coast. Topanga has the most insane history though…

[@hasbeengood]

Waw! How weird!! But interesting. Thanks.

[@zacharybarnard7789]

Thank you for the vid

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Going to try and do this! Quintessential LA activity. Nature and decay lol

[@effieinglish]

Cool. That's close to Manson's caves, where I live No. I don't live in the caves.

[@zacharybarnard7789]

Going there Monday

[@LorraineBradshaw]

The chimney thing looked like a crematorium... Looked long enough to take a coffin...

[@LifeOfMikey1]

What is a "powerhouse"

[@geolin5578]

power station. electrical plant

[@Mandoh_Vision]

I'm not 💯 sure but That chimney looking thing may be a old trash burner.

[@JimJoeKnoxTenn]

Or -- in view of the couple's political philosophy and purpose -- a crematorium retort.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Yea that is a good point, it could be a trash burner

[@corkoles]

That would be incredibly cool when it was actually standing.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

We're so proud of our Californian inspired graffiti? Tagging rocks and the concrete? What a shame. Thanks for the tour so I don't have to do it!

[@Twobarpsi]

Sooooooo 😎😎😎!!

[@Jonwikk206]

5:56 a crematorium.

[@DonovanTravels]

Would you ever be interested in linking up with some fellow KZbinrs? We are on the beginner side of things but… 🤷‍♂️🤙

[@C-TOS]

Intriguing place, the graffiti on rocks and trees is a nono for me.

[@368fan4]

G`Morning #FIRST 1

[@californiathroughmylens]

Morning!

[@DaliaTutoring]

I get super annoyed by graffiti (especially if it’s poorly done) but I wonder if ancient peoples got annoyed by people who created what we now call petroglyphs ha ha ha!

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha I wonder?

[@marycompogno5665]

Interesting place too bad people did too much graffiti.😶

[@Corgis175]

Too bad its all graffiti.

[@Z020852]

Maybe people are more comfortable defacing a place associated with freaking Nazis that isn't rendered sacred by the blood of their victims or Allied soldiers.