Happys Lower Cabin
with The Jacumba Hikers
This is not Happy Sharpe
Though I was aware of the lower site, I was unaware of The Upper site and story of the two sites. The Jacumba Hikers can be found on facebook and give hikes in their area.
This old abandoned shack is holding up well for its age, From what I have heard it belng to a local recluse by the name of Happy. He died apparently in the 1970s . The structures probably predate this by quite a bit.
This old abandoned shack is holding up well for its age, From what I have heard it belng to a local recluse by the name of Happy. He died apparently in the 1970s . The structures probably predate this by quite a bit.
The front facing the drainage, notice how the stone work conforms to the boulder. Behind one can observe the Power Link.
Below are videos of Happies abandoned cabin and one of Myers Creek tunnels we had to use to cross HWY8.
Here's some views of the inside, certainly looks to be a in good shabe. Though the shack shows its age. There are numerous bullet hole as well note the firebox.
The bed picture is actually facing toward Myers Creek The roof is gone and the wood is in an advance stage of dry rot, though some home made furniture is still discernible. I have also seen mention of a pot bellied stove that is no longer evident. The whole area around the cabin has evidence of earlier inhabitants such as Morteros, one Yoni carving we found and pot shards. These are also in Myers Creek as well. There is also quite a bit of evidence pointing to possible Illegal immigrants passing through the area. We saw clothing, sleeping bags and even larger bottles of water discarded throughout the area. |