DETECTION. IN THIS WEEK’S EXPLORE OUTDOORS REPORT, MIKE TESELLE HIGHLIGHTS A HIDDEN GEM LINKED TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ICONIC BRIDGES. THE GEM IS SAN FRANCISCO’S GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, BUT WHERE PIECES OF THAT BRIDGE ARE HIDDEN IN ROSEVILLE COULD SURPRISE YOU. REPORTER ZIGZAGGING OVER THE CREEK THAT FLOWS THROUGH MINER’S RAVINE IN ROSEVILLE IS A BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH WITH MULTIPLE BRIDGES THAT MEANDERS THROUGH THE TREES. BUT DID YOU KNOW THAT EVERY TIME YOU WALK ACROSS THE WATER ON THIS TRAIL, YOU’RE WALKING ACROSS A PIECE OF HISTORY? LIKE MY SHIRT? THE COLOR ORANGE. THAT’S BECAUSE BACK IN THE 1990S, OLD RETIRED PIECES OF THE ICONIC GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IN SAN FRANCISCO WERE BROUGHT TO ROSEVILLE. MEASURING 51FT LONG, THREE 1940S ERA CONCRETE SLABS AND STEEL I-BEAMS WERE CUT IN HALF AND USED TO FORM SIX BRIDGES ALONG THE MINER’S RAVINE TRAIL. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AND YOU’LL SEE THE HALLMARK INTERNATIONAL ORANGE BEAM SUPPORTING THE BRIDGE CROSSINGS. SO IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO GET OUT AND WALK OR RIDE ALONG THE CREEK AND WITNESS A LITERAL PIECE OF HISTORY LINKED TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST RECOGNIZABLE BRIDGES, CONSIDER CROSSING THESE UNIQUE BRIDGES ALONG THE MINER’S RAVINE TRAIL THROUGH ROSEVILLE MIKE TESELLE FOR EXPLORE OUTDOORS. ONE OF THE EASIEST WAYS TO ACCESS ONE OF THE BRIDGES ALONG THE MINER’S RAVINE TRAIL IS TO PARK IN THE LOT OFF JUST NORTH OF EUREKA BOULEVARD, ALONG NORTH SUNRISE AVENUE. ONCE YOU GET ON THE TRAIL, WALK A SHORT D
Explore Outdoors: Hidden pieces of iconic gem in Roseville
Updated: 12:35 PM PDT Oct 18, 2024
The Miner's Ravine trail through Roseville is a popular and scenic path through the trees and along the creek for runners, walkers and cyclists.At certain times of the year, herds of goats or sheep can be seen grazing next to the trail.But did you know that when you cross over the creek as the trail zig-zags from one side of the flowing water to the next, you are walking on a piece of history linked to one of the world's most iconic and recognizable bridges; San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.And you'll know what to look for by seeking out to find a hallmark color, "international orange."To learn more about the historical link and what it is, watch Mike TeSelle's story above. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter
The Miner's Ravine trail through Roseville is a popular and scenic path through the trees and along the creek for runners, walkers and cyclists.
At certain times of the year, herds of goats or sheep can be seen grazing next to the trail.
But did you know that when you cross over the creek as the trail zig-zags from one side of the flowing water to the next, you are walking on a piece of history linked to one of the world's most iconic and recognizable bridges; San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.
And you'll know what to look for by seeking out to find a hallmark color, "international orange."
To learn more about the historical link and what it is, watch Mike TeSelle's story above.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter