Amboy, California: Shoe Tree (Grounded) (Gone)

This great old shoe tree barely clings to the edge of a wash, now, but still holds its own! It is easily visible, as one branch grows practically to the edge of Historic Old Route 66 (National Trails Highway) just west of the "town" of Amboy.

Another curiosity is the miles and miles of rock "graffiti" on the ground to the east. Every available rise along the road holds years of the efforts of the young, and young at heart! It seems to be the terra firma equivalent of carving initials in a tree. Be warned, though - trying to read them all as you go by can give you a good case of motion sickness!

I found this shoe tree while traveling along old route 66 near Amboy, CA. It is easily visible from the road. It was very evident that the shoe collection is growing by the looks of many newer style shoes dangling from its branches. I didn't realize there was a shoe tree in this area, so it was a very pleasant surprise!

Alive And Flourishing!

Here's a picture of a shoe tree that's alive and well. This one's identified on your "more shoe trees" page as being in Ludlow, although it's much closer to the Route 66 ghost town of Amboy, California. You'll spot it on the south side of the road, as you head east from Roy's Cafe.

Two California shoe trees -- so many shoes that two large limbs have broken from the weight of the shoes. These trees are near the crater located out here in the desert.