De Anza Spring Resort - Goat Canyon Trestle Trailhead

Todd Allen

Terrific hike, tons of history out here. From being referred to as the “Impossible Railroad”, tunnel collapses, largest curved wood trestle, all the way down to the derailed cars (which are still there), this is a railfan paradise. Ken Kramer did an “About San Diego” with a guy who had Coors beer from the derailed rail cars, very cool to see them in person. Advice: Take a powerful flashlight, some tunnels are VERY DARK Technically trespassing, I’ve never been stopped (biking & hiking) Parking near gas stations has never been an issue If you love trains and enjoy hiking, this place is a must

Katheryn Kingery

This is a great and adventurous hike! The tunnels are so much fun and the hike is so remote...tressel is so worth seeing. Make sure to bring a lot of water and good tennies...boots are unnecessary. Loved this day!

Jeff Hughes

Really unique hike. As someone else posted a day before me (that I did not see so I did not realize) it is private railroad land with no trespassing signs everywhere. That said, with the hiking trail wear there have clearly been hundreds or thousands of people who have trekked or biked this. The first and third tunnels are gated and locked. The first can be bypassed by a well worn path that starts about 60 yards before the gate on the left just past the bat spray painted on a rock. The third tunnel has a clear detour path around that takes 25 minutes. This point on Google Maps is within the resort, so for guests only. Look a few hundred yards south for the Parking Area. That is the starting spot for non-guests. Fits 3-4 vehicles, right before the "End of County Road Maintenance" sign. Many military helicopter fly-bys in the canyon. There are also a couple spots where you can get down into the canyon, which is probably a really great alternative hike when the vegetation is greener. For those with minor acrophobia or just nervous about the condition of the smaller trellis bridges, there is an alternate worn hiking path along the hillside for all of them.

Andrea Marie

If you have the fitness and desire to hike or bike here do it! I rode my hybrid without incident but wish I had a mountain bike for this trek. Bring headlamps to see your way through dark tunnels, dress in layers, have snacks and water, and bring a patch kit.