A young mother is dead following a terrible hiking death in California - and future hikers are being warned about the dangers of the trail.
The Bridge to Nowhere is a popular hiking trail near Los Angeles. The trail, which according to Backpack is known for its "rugged terrain, swimming holes, and the eponymous bridge," is on the San Gabriel River. It features 9.6 miles of hiking and 1,230 feet of elevation gain, including several different river crossings.
One young mother sadly passed away while trying to cross part of the river during a hike.
“A young mother had fallen in at the second river crossing and was swept away by the raging current,” California’s San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team announced on Facebook.
An immediate search got underway, though sadly, the woman was ultimately found deceased.
“Sadly, she was deceased, and the effort turned to a recovery operation,” the team said.
Unfortunately, this is not the first hiking death on the trail. A 59-year-old woman died after being swept up by the current in 2024. There's also the risk of wildfire, as more than 80 structures and 50,000 acres were destroyed in the region during the Los Angeles wildfires in 2024.
San Dimas Mountain Rescue is warning anyone who might be considering the hike.
“This is a devastating reminder of how dangerous the East Fork and Bridge to Nowhere Trail can be right now, especially with swift, high water from recent conditions,” they said.
They added: “Turn around if the water looks too fast or deep. Your life (and your loved ones’ hearts) are worth more than any hike.”
Stay safe out there, hikers.