The THRILLING Back Way to NELSON GHOST TOWN | Nelson Rollercoaster Trail | Nevada

Подписаться 28 тыс.

Просмотров 12 тыс.

50% 1

Tucked in the Eldorado Mountains of Nevada is the ghost town of Nelson. While easily reachable, a thrilling offroad route dubbed the Nelson Rollercoaster takes travelers up and down white-knuckled hills past old mines.
VIDEO FILMED: 05/19/2023
▬▬ L O C A T I O N I N F O ▬▬
⚪ NELSON GHOST TOWN - nelsonghosttown.com
⚪ Directions to NELSON GHOST TOWN - goo.gl/maps/rwbp5ZF4hGypCGVE9
▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ▬▬
00:00 Electricity Guides the Way
07:24 Heading Away Into the Hills
10:31 Mystery Mine
16:51 Nelson Rollercoaster
27:33 Nelson Ghost Town
▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬
⚪ Gear we use - www.amazon.com/shop/thecactus...
⚪ See where we've been - www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi...
⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
(As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
_____________________________________________________________
✅ Find us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook - @cactusatlas.
✅ Check out our website - cactusatlas.com
Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!

Опубликовано:

8 июл 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 89

@brianfow4666 11 месяцев назад

Over the past couple weeks I’ve gone back and watched some of your older videos. I must say that you and Amy have really improved in your filming/editing skills. Definitely better than anything I might produce. Thank you to both of you

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness. Thank you so so very much. I know everyone evolves over time on YT (and likely has some fairly embarrassing old videos 😅) but it's hard to sometimes see improvements - at least for me. I know Glenn sometimes goes back and watches old videos but I don't really. After seeing it so many times while editing I just see it once when uploaded to make sure it's all good and usually never see it again. 😂 Thank you again. That means to much to us.

@theinstructor2687 11 месяцев назад

"I can't see over my hood." I had the same situation with my 4Runner. Then, I installed a camera in the front grill. When needed, I just flip a switch on the dash and can see trail. One of the best mods I've done to my truck. I've explored out in that are, but not in several years. I'll have to get back out there, soon. I really like Nelson. I've done a lot of photography there. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing them. I live near Kingman, AZ.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! That's a super cool mod to do. Definitely easier to flip a switch than get a drone up in the air to check out the other side. (Granted, we were filming anyway) 😅

@susanasalinas4273 11 месяцев назад

I love rollercoaters and the Nelson Rd. Roller coaster was great. Fun, fun, fun.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

SO much fun! 😄

@SomeplaceOrAnother 11 месяцев назад

Wow 🤩 that really was a roller coaster 😮😎

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Totally. Some vehicles could probably take it a lot faster. I imagine the fun factor would increase greatly. 😅

@danchant5342 10 месяцев назад

I’m always amazed at how many outboard motors end up in ghost towns

@CactusAtlas 10 месяцев назад

I guess ghost towns just act like a magnet for things like that. 😅

@lzwnn 10 месяцев назад

What a wild ride and a really special ghost town as a bonus. So much fun!

@CactusAtlas 10 месяцев назад

Wild all around I’d say!! It was one of my favorite parts of that trip!

@williambrown8683 10 месяцев назад

Great video, excellent editing and drome work. Many people do not understand how much effort goes in to editing evin a short video. Keep them coming!

@CactusAtlas 10 месяцев назад

Much appreciated! If only making videos were easier! 😅 We both put in a lot of hours between travelling, filming, editing and all the rest. Thanks so much!

@debbierowe1940 Месяц назад

Loved the adventure. That's a must go and see.

@CactusAtlas Месяц назад

Loads of fun. Thanks for watching! 😄

@user-hs6kv2il2q 3 месяца назад

Very well done. The drone shots really add to the ride. The tour of the town makes me want to go and looks like you could spend the day exploring. So much to see

@CactusAtlas 3 месяца назад

It's hard to convey steepness. The drone definitely helped. 😅👍

@ritajennings334 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@CactusAtlas 4 месяца назад

You bet! Thank you so much as well for your kindness. We're both so appreciative. 🙏😄

@phillipmurrieta1 11 месяцев назад

Another great video, in my "back yard" too. You are becoming one of my instawatch channels.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Wow, thanks! That's awesome! And, man... your backyard rules! 😄

@marshmallows5641 9 месяцев назад

Wheeeeeeee! 😱

@CactusAtlas 9 месяцев назад

🎢🙌

@DiscoverexplorerS 11 месяцев назад

Really cool to see how this ties in with your other video. Also, we are going to have to add Nelson Ghost Town to our list to visit. Very cool!

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

It really is a cool place. Lots of fun to explore. 👍

@Oriskany34Ken 11 месяцев назад

Love the Roller Coaster!! Would have loved to see Amy’s reaction if seated with you! 😮

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

🤣 It would have been a lot of bleeping things out, I'm sure. I'm not as calm as Glenn when it comes to things like that. 😅

@Eman52223 6 месяцев назад

I just got my own ZR2 and I live in Vegas. So I've been watching your videos to get ideas on where to off road. I am definitely doing this trail soon!

@CactusAtlas 6 месяцев назад

Right on! High five! Congrats on the truck purchase, and have fun exploring out there! 😄👍

@SidetrackAdventures 11 месяцев назад

One thing about these old mining towns, most of them had some great views. I guess the views weren't very calming though with how crazy they got. That drive looks like a lot of fun.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

So much fun! You're right about the views in some of those old towns. And I imagine without the urban sprawl we have today even the ones that developed were beautiful at the time.

@1949ala 11 месяцев назад

nice job, very interesting

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@franklentz5388 16 дней назад

Back in the early 70’s when I was living in Vegas we would camp out just down the road at the old mine (can’t remember it name). Back then Nelson was a real ghost town, one old guy living there and no trespassing posted everywhere and he meant it, most of the buildings were pretty dilapidated, none of those vehicles. In 1974-1975 there was a pretty big flash flood, it didn’t do much to Nelson but at the end of the road at lake Mojave there used to be a marina, all of that was destroyed in the flood, the road going there was washed out with one point there was a 50 foot drop off where there used to be roadway. Then at another point the old guy living at Nelson cleaned out the old leaching tanks, they say he became a millionaire with the gold in it, he then moved away.

@CactusAtlas 16 дней назад

Read about that flood you speak of. Didn't know about any 50 ft drop off though. MAN. Intense! It would be cool to see how Nelson looked at that point in time compared to now.

@candymcclure2476 11 месяцев назад

the rollercoaster road was scary even for me viewing it. The ghost town was was VERY interesting. Gramma Candy

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, Gramma Candy! 😊

@OdySlim 11 месяцев назад

I dont want to insult you.. I am shure you already know this but just in case, when you travel these washborded roads it really helps to air down your tires. It will really help to improve your ride. I am shure you already know this. Just an FYI. I really like your truck BTW. Thanks for the video & Regards from Ody Slim

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Not insulted at all. I did recently get a decent compressor. Sometimes when I get in a hurry as I often am, I trick myself into ‘oh, it’s not gonna be that bad’, until it is. Usually to save time by not having to re-inflate. But yes, on the next robust adventure out there, I’ll be doing it for sure!

@davidbell9130 11 месяцев назад

yes been there before a few times, very interesting

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Truly is! Very much a fun place. 👍

@Raptor-gd6sk 11 месяцев назад

Great drone shots.. those are some steep hills.. Thanks for sharing

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Yes, they are! Thanks for watching! 😄

@tpseeker3367 9 месяцев назад

Oh cool, get to see Glenn stretch Slims legs & see what Slim can do. Ehhhh ya might wanna start airing down for those washboard soft sand roads. Over time your going to start hearing new clangs & bangs of Slim loosening up & dropping parts. Mechanics love loose bolts. Oh Careful there Glenn. Especially around Mines that Has a Fence yet a fence Others messed with. Not sure what Claim jumping laws are around there. LOL When in doubt Get that Butt on Out & Look. Speaking of butt, bet that sphincter got a workout on the Nelson roller coaster. Gotta say you picked the right way to do the coaster. Think that drop would have been a chore to get up. Tanks again for all that you do to share these Adventures with us Glenn & Thank You for such amazing Editing Amy.

@CactusAtlas 8 месяцев назад

Slim's abilities definitely were put to good use there. I can't speak for Glenn's sphincter 🤣🤣, but I can tell you that he had a lot of fun. 😊

@tpseeker3367 8 месяцев назад

@@CactusAtlas Really hope You & Glenn are going to get out & Catch the Eclipse Oct 14th Crossing Northern Nevada, Southern Utah, Southwest Colorado, Northeastern Arizona, New Mexico & Texas

@SwiftyTravels 11 месяцев назад

Wow! That is a steep route! You are quite brave out there adventuring by yourself!! Definitely looks like a roller coaster!

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Brave? Eh... Just adventurous with a smidge of education and research in the back pocket. 😅👍

@MissAstorDancer 11 месяцев назад

This was fantastic, Glenn! I am just SO jealous of you making that epic back-country 4WD trek! There was a time when I was so up for actually taking on that kind of adventure!! Thanks for the vicarious excitement today, to take my mind off my boring 107 degree day in the Permian Basin!🥵

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Totally relate on the heat. Not so cool here in AZ either. Glad we could provide some distraction though. 😄

@alexmineff5596 11 месяцев назад

I’m a pavement person so that’s an amazing journey. I’m going to Knotts Berry today but no roller coaster will compare to seeing the one you drove. Wonderfully filmed and edited episode. I had heard of Nelson I believe Nevada Jack has been there. Anyway thank you both again.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so very much! And Knott's?? Okay, incredibly jealous. We love, love, love that place. Have a terrific time today! 😊

@gstiles7 11 месяцев назад

What a neat old ghost town! We can start a go-fund-me for you so you can go back and spend the day filming everything. 😂 I know you said you enjoyed the roller coaster drive, but that sounded like a lot of nervous laughter to me LOL!

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Oh, I've no doubt that he was nervous there a bit. 🤣

@jeffreydeboer4414 5 месяцев назад

I'm going to Nelson this April for a photography workshop, but I won't be taking the back roads! lol Love your videos!

@CactusAtlas 5 месяцев назад

Haha! Thankfully there's the easier way. And awesome! A photography workshop there sounds amazing! Hope you have a blast! 😄

@sueanna_banana 11 месяцев назад

White knuckles and nail biting for sure! Its a guy thing...I'll take the paved road and meet you there. We drove by the turn off for Nelson 2 years ago and didn't take it. Oh well...thanks again for your skills, you make a great team.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Haha! It could be. Though I enjoy an occasional offroad trip, I can guarantee you that it isn't as often as Glenn. 😄 And thank you so much for the kind comment.

@Rfk1966 11 месяцев назад

The radar seen in the video is a weather service radar. It’s used by the Las Vegas weather office

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Oh, nice! Appreciate the info! Thank you! 😄

@patriciashirley7095 11 месяцев назад

That's was great Glen I was with you over the Rollercoaster little scary but your drove did great being an eagle eye you have the right truck for such adventure Can you give me info on your Drom I'm interested in buying one see ya in the next adventure

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! The drone certainly helped to leapfrog with the truck to get a peek at things ahead. 👍 The drone is a DJI Air 2S. We try to keep up and list the equipment we use in the description of videos.

@patriciashirley7095 11 месяцев назад

Thank you besafe and I'll see ya again

@richardbeee 11 месяцев назад

I used to live in Searchlight. We'd spend our weekends seeing who could do that rode the fastest. Buggies are the way to go, because you don't have a big hood blocking your vision. 35-40 MPH was about the fastest i've ever done. However, i've heard quicker. We called it the fun run back then. Going fast really brings out the "roller coaster." Glad you enjoyed it. Someday I hope somebody will tell the story of the great flood that washed away Eldorado Bay. Which was downhill from Nelson. It was also called Nelson landing. A 40' tall wall of water washed everything into Lake Mohave. I think around 1982 (?) Been awhile.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Oh I can imagine those things could zip through those hills with some speed. Topping those hills must have given a terrifically thrilling and fun feeling I bet. I read about the flood when trying to find old photos for this video. Would love to do some more research into that one of these days. 👍

@richardbeee 11 месяцев назад

@@CactusAtlasThat collapsed stope was part of the Combination Mine. I was an assayer in Searchlight for about 23 years. There is another back way into Nelson also.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Oh, awesome! Thank you! Was wondering if that was what it was but couldn't find confirmation on any map for sure.

@richardbeee 11 месяцев назад

@@CactusAtlas you're welcome

@debramaertens893 11 месяцев назад

Love your spirit of adventure! I’d do the rollercoaster as a passenger but no way would I want to drive it. 😅 Also, I love rusty metal too. Nelson looks really interesting.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

No shortage of rusty metal things out in Nelson. Loads and loads of little items to poke around and find. Thanks for watching! 😊

@JamesBrown-hv1xu 8 месяцев назад

FYI, you said you think you should put your truck in 4x4 high you were going 3mph, 4x4 high is if you are going 40+mph, in 4 wheel drive. If you go past the Nelson turn off about 4 miles, there are alot of petroglyph 100 feet from where you park. Please stay safe 🙏

@CactusAtlas 8 месяцев назад

I said that mistakenly. I’ll have to seek out those petroglyphs the next time I’m on the area. Thanks for the tip!

@gibsonrocker17 11 месяцев назад

Nelson's an awesome place! I've been back a few times since I did a Canon photography event out there a number of years ago. It's interesting to see how their policies have changed over the years. It's been a year or two since I've been back, but I can't blame them for being more strict nowadays, because it's definitely been discovered, to say the least. I'll have to look a little closer into the off-road way into town. Seems like a great side trip vs. the usual way in. I certainly won't be doing the "rollercoaster" in my Ram 2500 diesel, but if I've ever got my dual sport out there or my ATV, I'll absolutely do the most interesting route. Also, heading down to the Colorado River from there is an absolute must! That's a beautifully wide section with boat launch there. In the summer, oftentimes you'll see kids cliff diving out there too. Nice video! Glad you did some of the drone footage there too because it really highlights the old mine sites and terrain!

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

The back way via the "rollercoaster" is certainly fun and worth doing for the experience if you have the right vehicle. 👍 We actually stopped at the Colorado River afterwards. You can see that footage in our previous video from last week. It's a stunning location and the water is so beautiful there.

@soloriotony8762 10 месяцев назад

Did you use trails all the way in to Nelson, or did you get on the high way to pull up to Nelson?

@CactusAtlas 10 месяцев назад

Glenn drove offroad all the way to Nelson, and then used the highway when leaving.

@metingokbulut837 11 месяцев назад

🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍

@BurgundyKRO 11 месяцев назад

Cool video. Imagine the lawlessness of that place back then ;)

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! I imagine life was entirely different then in how people handled disputes. A lot of towns seem to have the reputation of lawlessness but to actually experience it? 😟 No thanks. LOL

@BurgundyKRO 11 месяцев назад

@@CactusAtlas lol true- thank goodness for present times!

@timk1480 11 месяцев назад

When we visited they had a freezer full of snakes. Did you go all the way to the Colorado? I know you’re wife had to be sweating when she was viewing/ editing your footage.

@CactusAtlas 11 месяцев назад

I did go all the way to the river. On the episode before this, I fly the drone around . Was beautiful.

@timk1480 11 месяцев назад

@@CactusAtlas I missed that episode. I’ll have to look for it.