In search of the Natural Bridge

[c337b]

Max & went up to Nanaimo lakes looking for the Natural Bridge again
Still no luck

Found these cool falls

Very steep climb - bikes are way down at the bottom

Looking across the valley Green mountain is just right of the picture

 

[Mad Max]

Frank at the falls

 

[Jeepcreep]

looks like a cool spot

 

[Floored]

So what's the story on this bridge? Is this something you know exists, or are you just hoping?

And Jay, how's the Tubeliss, and how'd the bike run? I had a look at the DRZ today, and my air filter was soaked! It wasn't the cause of my problem, but I was surprised at just how much water it held.

 

[c337b]

It exists We just have to find it Tried a couple times last year will try again this yr

 

[Floored]

It exists We just have to find it Tried a couple times last year will try again this yr

Where do you figure? Is this below 4th? Just curious if you can see it on Google Sat?

 

[c337b]

On the Backroad mapbook it is shown here. We also found it on another map and it was shown on the other side of the road in the same area
We followed branch M the first time were it was shown the other map The second time we searched the other side of the road

 

[Floored]

Is it possible this (the following zoom out for location) is it?
https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.0713527,-124.4412961,87m/data=!3m1!1e3
https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.0713527,-124.4412961,175m/data=!3m1!1e3
https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.0713527,-124.4412961,699m/data=!3m1!1e3

 

[bchunter]

You can pay these guys to take you there, apparently they know where it is:

http://rainforestnaturehikes.com/?p=26

Not sure if they are too fond of moto folk though....... :hf:

 

[Mad Max]

So what's the story on this bridge? Is this something you know exists, or are you just hoping?

And Jay, how's the Tubeliss, and how'd the bike run?

We looked for the Natural Bridge and it DOES exist ( a VERY RELIABLE friend said so) I think we will start at 4th lake this summer and hike up the river when getting wet does not matter. So far the Tubliss is great. It needed to be balanced but seems good. It must be lighter cuz I kinda went over off the back of the bike in third gear yeterday:stupid:

 

[Floored]

So far the Tubliss is great. It needed to be balanced but seems good. It must be lighter cuz I kinda went over off the back of the bike in third gear yeterday:stupid:

Damn, that is light! I'll keep looking for the reviews/updates.
And let me know if you can stand a Tagalong on your next search. I plated the KTM for more reliable mileage.

 

[c337b]

Mad Max, Carlsbad and I found it

 

[DirtClunker]

Sweet! Nice work. I spent a while last year looking for it without any luck.

 

[Mad Max]

Thanks for the INTEL Billy

 

[brooking10]

Congrats. Been following your progress. Nice perseverence. Rough location?

 

[Floored]

Way to go gentlemen.
How was the last day of searching? Quick and easy, or a grind, or....?
So what's the next big quest?

 

[c337b]

Way to go gentlemen.
How was the last day of searching? Quick and easy, or a grind, or....?
So what's the next big quest?

We will go in search or the Avro Anson that crashed near Port Renfrew This was found Oct 2013 by some loggers

Ride to the cabin on Rowbotham will be another adventure

The natural bridge is a steep 10/15 minute walk form the road We will go again one day and post up the ride

 

[Floored]

Sounds great, keep us posted.
Btw, do you have a informant on the Avro? I thought they were being extra careful with this one, to avoid looting.

 

[Mad Max]

Sounds great, keep us posted.
Btw, do you have a informant on the Avro? I thought they were being extra careful with this one, to avoid looting.

We have the locale on it. Now it is pick a day. It will be big bike friendly so we will likely have a cook out when we go

 

[Floored]

We have the locale on it. Now it is pick a day. It will be big bike friendly so we will likely have a cook out when we go

Please keep me posted.