Hiking Adventure #2 Murphy Ranch

I have been to this site twice, once in November of 2013 and much recently the last week of June 2014. During the most recent trip to Murphy Ranch all of the ruins were surrounded by chain linked fences, but does not make it impossible to get in to, as they all have an easy access. The history behind this compound is really interesting and worth checking out. Some information that I accumulated on this through the internet  was that it was a old Nazi campground during the early 40's. A couple taking the alias of the Murphy's thought that they should create a ranch with the belief that the Nazi government was  going to take control over Europe and eventually bring the ideology to the United States. This establishment was raided by the U.S government right after Pearl Harbor and it is said that they found radios that were directly sending information to the Germans, one of the members was charged with espionage.


This YouTube video gives more historical details.

Directions:
Murphy's Ranch
Sullivan Fire Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90272

Follow this road up through the gates that lead to Rustic Canyon,  up until you encounter the really old creepy gate! Its a good walk down the road!


Pictures from Hike November 2013