I Hiked 4 Days Into California's Most Brutal Ghost Towns
Ghost Town Living
@ghosttownlivingAbout
Living in an abandoned ghost town, trying to bring it back to life. Cerro Gordo was established in 1865 and went on the be the most prosperous silver mine in California's history. At it's peak, over 4,500 miners called Cerro Gordo home. Nearly $500 million worth of minerals were pulled from the hills. Law enforcement wouldn't go to Cerro Gordo and miners were expected to solve their own problems. This led to over a murder per week in it's heyday. Once the silver and water ran out, most packed up and headed out. The town has sat mostly abandoned for over 100 years. My hope is to breathe life back into this town. My goal one day is to allow more people to come and stay overnight. Restoring an abandoned ghost town with no running water is a long process with many ups and downs, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. This channel is dedicated to tracking that progress.
Latest Posts
Video Description
This week I set off on a 50 mile hike to 4 different mining camps, lost to time. The hike was brutal with over 25,000 feet of elevation gain and 25,000 feet of elevation loss. The reward was a look into history that few have had since the towns shut down. Each place tells a story that is related to Cerro Gordo, and that greater understanding makes my world that much better. Want more stories from Cerro Gordo and other 'ghost towns'? Join my email list — it’s where I share new discoveries, interesting history, behind-the-scenes photos, and things I don’t post anywhere else: https://cerrogordo.kit.com/ You can follow along on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/brentwunderwood/ We have all new stock of Cerro Gordo t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, flasks, and more here: https://store.cerrogordomines.com/ If you're interested in the backpack I'm using in this hike (it is awesome), check out this link for custom made backpacks, handmade in Cerro Gordo: https://exoticpax.com/products/cerro-gordo-special-edition-37l-backpack THANK YOU!
Survival Gear for Ghost Town Adventures
AI-recommended products based on this video
MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED 34-inch Curved OLED Gaming Monitor, 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD), 0.03ms Response time, 240Hz, True Black HDR 400, HDMI, DP Port, USB Type C, Tilt, Height Adjustable
MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED, 32" 4K UHD Quantum Dot OLED Gaming Monitor, 3840 x 2160, 0.03ms, 240Hz, True Black HDR 400, 90W USB Type C, HDMI, DP Port
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED, 32" 4K UHD Quantum Dot OLED Gaming Monitor, 3840 x 2160, 0.03ms, 240Hz, True Black HDR 400, 15W USB Type C, HDMI, DP Port
WUBEN G5 Rechargeable EDC Flashlight, 400 Lumens Dual Light Sources Mini Flashlight with RGB Light, Portable Flat Pocket Flashlights, Magnetic Keychain Flashlight for Outdoor Home Emergencies (Black)
Garmin Venu 3S, GPS Smartwatch, AMOLED Display, Advanced Health and Fitness Features, Up to 10 Days of Battery, 41 MM , French Gray
LifeStraw Go Series – BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle for Travel and Everyday use removes Bacteria, parasites and microplastics, Improves Taste
adidas Unisex-Adult Defender 5 Medium Duffel Bag
WALNEW Travel Duffel Bag, Waterproof Weekender Overnight Carry On Tote Bag for Women Men, Expandable Sports Gym Duffle Bag
