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.

3 Comments

  1. Adenilson Cavalcanti on October 20, 2021 at 6:47 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. Tonglen Traveler on October 20, 2021 at 6:51 pm

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

  3. Pierre Reynes on October 20, 2021 at 7:25 pm

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

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