Exploring a little-known coal mining area in California's Bay Area.

Exploring a little-known coal mining area in California's Bay Area.

Join me as I visit the abandoned coal mining town of Nortonville, California. Established in 1855 and lasting a mere 50 years, Nortonville was home to hundreds of miners and their families. By 1885 the mines and the town were gone.

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My name is Patrick. I’m a globe-trotting adventure motorcyclist and runner from Ireland, now living in beautiful Northern California. I ride a KTM 390 Adventure, and it takes me to many interesting places where I go running. Join me as I explore California and beyond on two wheels and my own two feet.

5 Comments

  1. Adenilson Cavalcanti on November 15, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    Cool video! I wasn’t aware of these abandoned towns around Mt Diablo. Question: I noticed you parked the motorcycle and hiked along the way. Can’t you ride all the way (or is it blocked for motorized vehicles)?

  2. PongLangYan on November 15, 2022 at 6:37 pm

    Really great video, I plan on visiting this area soon.

  3. 2fun2ride on November 15, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    Great video. I ride a 1190 ADV and bicycles in Gold Country.

  4. Tonglen Traveler on November 15, 2022 at 6:59 pm

    cool mining tunnel. Theres a abandoned pool on the other side of mt. diablo. good video,

  5. One Sabez on November 15, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    Nice find!

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