The most AMAZING place in Canyonlands you've NEVER heard of
The most AMAZING place in Canyonlands you've NEVER heard of
Canyonlands National Park is relatively well known. Most people who go to the Moab, Utah area at least make a stop at Canyonlands National Park to see the overlooks at Island in the Sky or to get that iconic photo at Mesa Arch.
And then there's the Needles District. Definitely not the most popular area in the park. When I heard about Salt Creek Trail, no one I talked to knew what I was talking about. The logistics of the Salt Creek Trail were confusing. Permits are required and only go on sale at certain times of the year. The Salt Creek Trail also generally requires a shuttle. And you should probably backpack it. Oh, and then there are bear canisters and water to worry about.
So it sounds like a little too much trouble, huh? Well, as with many outdoor adventures, some of the biggest payoffs require a little more effort than normal. And the Salt Creek Trail is no exception. But it is so worth it. This trip through Canyonlands National Park isn't a backpacking trip. It's an adventure. The first major sight is Kirk's Cabin. This is one of the most well preserved cabins I've seen, including a broken wagon, fireplace and lots and lots of nails, cans, glass and other relics left behind from long ago. No graffiti and no one seems to take anything. It's all there for you to see.
Then you are rewarded with countless ruins. We spotted 7 or more, and only knew about 3 going in. Big Ruin is the largest Native American ruin site in Canyonlands National Park. You can't reach the main site, but there are pottery shards, corn and arrowheads everywhere. You'll surely find a few more surprise ruin sites - including several graineries - as you continue walking to the next major sight; All American Man. All American Man is a red, white and blue pictograph that....well, it looks fake. But it's not. Maybe I should mention here that there are some strange pictographs along this hike. There is a little man with antenna, All American Man and two figures who appear to be in.....all I can think is spaceships. Strange.
After All American Man, you come up to Four Faces. Four Faces is another amazing pictograph set right above yet another ruins site.
Oh, and did I mention the arches? There are nearly as many random arches as there are ruins on this section of the trail. Many were not named on my Gaia.
Then we were at our camp for the night. Luckily there was water just beyond it at Upper Jump.
The next day, we headed to Angel Arch. I won't lie, I was pretty excited. Angel Arch is an enormous natural arch set high up on a cliff. As you can see in the video, Angel Arch appears to have an angel leaning up against one side of it. It's extremely unique. But like many things on the Salt Creek Trail, that's not enough. There is also a stone pillar called Molar Rock at the base of Angel Arch. Honestly, it looks like a heart to me, but I don't get to name it. The combination of Angel Arch and Molar Rock makes for an amazing and other wordly scene, not to mention some really cool pictures.
Then it was back to camp for night two.
Day 3 was mostly walking as fast as we could. The scenery was still spectacular, but we were tired and still had to drive home, so it was heads down and walk forward. We hit Peek A Boo (a cool hole through the rocks complete with pictographs), and then, after a short 3 miles down a sandy road, we were back at the truck.
Canyonlands is amazing. And the Salt Creek Trail gives you some of the most rugged, unique and beautiful sights in the park. If you haven't heard of it, I recommend you check it out. You will not be disappointed.
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im late, but as a native person and and archaeologist thank you so much for not crawling all over the ruins and touching the petroglyphs!!!
@JerryArizona
7 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Working on a video about how to treat these sites that I should be releasing in the next few weeks. Glad this place is protected by the permit system. Typically, I don't even say where ruins sites are.
In 1980, the road to Angel Arch was open to 4x4 vehicles. I took my wife and two young sons, one an infant only weeks old. There was a thunderstorm at Angel Arch, with echos through the canyons. On the way out, as the road bent around the canyon wall, I saw a small cloud of dirt floating in the air indicating an approaching vehicle. It turned out to be 3 guys on dirt bikes. They wore bandannas covering their mouth and noses. I stopped as we slowly moved past each other on the narrow road. Making eye contact with the lead driver, a moment of recognition. He dropped his mask and backpedaled the bike to speak to me through my open window. It was David Conley, a photographer for the Deseret News. I had met him only once before, when I was 15. We both grew up over 1,000 miles away in East Texas. His brother was my scoutmaster, and knowing I was interested in photography, had arranged for David to give me a tour of the Deseret News in Salt Lake City when my family passed through on the way to Yellowstone in 1973. Still the strangest meeting in the strangest place of my entire life.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy story! That place is absolutely incredible. And we definitely could've used that road for the last day. Long walks in the sand on what could be used as a road aren't my thing.
@Bamatime719
4 ай бұрын
😮 Great story!
@tajos703
4 ай бұрын
Love this story 😊
@astrumrimor2450
4 ай бұрын
That was a cool story, what wonderful memories.
@lesleyM84
2 ай бұрын
what an amazing beautiful encounter❣️🕊❣️
At almost 75 years old this hike is not in my plans. THANKS SO MUCH for allowing me along on this video. I really enjoyed it all. I am a new subscriber. Thanks again.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Tina and I are trying to live every day with the assumption that we need to do what we can now, because we won't always be able to. That's actually going to be the theme of my year end video this year. Glad we could take you along.
@ChiMovie
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I didn't even know these were here
You folks really are blessed, In the 1970's we had none of the nice gear, gps, what was that? Our tents were okay, and we could rappel but few did it. We did arches and Druid Arch but you guys are filling in not huge but immense gaps that I can only enjoy through you two, Not cool, but gorgeous, stupendous, stunning, glorious humbling, mind exploding, extravagant, outrageous, befuddling, and more. Not thanks, but gratitude.
The first steps after getting out of the car after a hike are BRUTAL!! 😂😂😂
Years ago we had a permit to 4-wheel on creek bottom. They only let 10 vehicles per day in and we were Number 10! Angel Arch is amazing! I have a photo of it in my house. Thank you for one of the best videos I have ever watched!
@JerryArizona
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! And that you got to experience the trail. Angel arch is a special place. I'm glad they control it with permits and make it harder to get to.
The huge heart rock perched atop the column is 😍 too!
I walk like that all the time now. Getting old sucks. Falling down steep inclines and nearly killing myself - priceless. I miss these kinds of hikes. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely beautiful area. Thanks for sharing the trip!
My hats off to both of you. That's one helluva hike.
Just found your channel a couple days ago and I honestly can't stop watching! I love Utah. Was there last year (so slow with my videos) and want to go back this fall. Thanks for sharing!
Mr. Arizona, that was awesome. I have been hiking the southwest for years, never heard of this spot. Love your videos and thank you for posting these wonderful gems.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing. Found it by watching the Netflix movie "Figure it out" about the Hayduke Trail.
Thanks for taking us out there! And very, very, very well presented! Kudos! Peace be with you both.
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing your adventure. This put a huge smile on my face!
Wish I still had the stamina to do this one...what an incredible hike with SO MUCH to see.......Thanks for the chance to see it.
Love this magical landscape, thanks for the helpful upload and the scenic views! :)
Stunning views. Thank you for the posting
Can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy these videos. Thank you.
Wow, incredible! Thanks for sharing!
Wow - beautiful hike! You can't beat those views! thank you for sharing!
Great video! Love the conversation and descriptions and impressions as you hike and travel!
This was really fun to watch. What a beautiful spot. Great filmmaking, thanks for all your hard work!
Accidentally found this video and watched. What a great introduction to your channel! Thumbed up, subscribed and looking forward to more! We like how respectful you are towards your surroundings and hearing explanations about the environment such as the cryptobiotic soil. Nice work!;-)
Awesome video, spectacular scenery. Thanks so much for sharing!
Great content, beautiful views. Thanks for the tour!
I did a three night solo backpacking trip there, it was amazing. Saw tons of evidence of bears, ruins, the petroglyphs, definitely need to return. Thanks for taking me back, and reminding me how spectacular it is. Your videography was very enjoyable.
@lizhour2878
2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos👍👀
I love you guys. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for an awesome and beautiful video.lots of history.
So gorgeous. Thanks for sharing that amazing place!
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
We were absoluletly blown away. The ruins were so amazing but Angel Arch was the highlight for me.
When we used to go hiking as a family on vacations we were into jogging too. So we were conditioned for adventures like these. Thank you for showing us this. I never seen it before. It was spectacular!
@JerryArizona
Жыл бұрын
This was one of our favorite backpacking trips. If you're interested, you'll need to do some research on the permits. They're overly complicated and you have to be ready when they go up because they go quick. Water and temperatures also add to the logistics. But so worth it.
This is so well done! What an amazing place, incredible video and editing. I am very glad I found your channel! You got a new subscriber!
Great video, stunning views - love the storytelling, well done guys !!
Beautiful landscape and all respect for the ruins. A great watch! Thank you. 😎👍
Thanks. I camped on the Colorado River north of Moab not far from there. Two years back... one of the most scenic parts of your country.
Love your enthusiasm for the outdoors and respect for the land which protects our natural resources.
You guys are amazing to do that long hike. What wonderful views. Great video.
Thank you for sharing this. It was breathtaking.
Excellent video! I've been enjoying your channel!
I love Canyonlands and hope to make many return trips. Thanks for sharing this experience.
I miss hiking; physical limitations at present; thanks for taking me along! I absolutely enjoyed this trip, you’re responses to this fantastic landscape are so real, your pain is tangible and your responsible land use is inspiring.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Hopefully you'll get out there soon.
@markgerhart8112
2 жыл бұрын
Me too.... thanks for the memories
@silviavoss6411
7 ай бұрын
I don't care for the no dogs sign since I hike with them, still beautiful hike, thanks!!
Most beautiful and interesting. An area of Canyonlands most of us never see. Thank you
Definitely a mind blowing hike. Amazing ruins, paintings and arches. Loved every minute of it. I would do it in five days. Thanks for sharing. Be safe!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
We definitely could've used another day or two. There were side canyons and ruins we didn't get to explore at all. And more pictographs on Day 3 we were too tired to explore. Maybe next time.
You are right. Never heard of this one, but wow! Really enjoyed this one and thought the music paired well with the surroundings.
That is an amazing place! Loved all the ruins but absolutely loved Angel Arch. 😍
@JerryArizona
Жыл бұрын
Angel Arch was a special place. It was all special, but that place.....something else.
I really enjoyed this video!! Thank You for sharing your experience! ❤
Canyonlands Cooooolesst video ever and your choice of music 🎶 sublime!!!! Thank you both!
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The scenery did most of the work for me.
Another kickass video...watching from Mexico. You two are Winning at life....keep enjoying!! Timmy C Arizona
Such a relaxing and enjoyable video, thanks for taking the time to share the experience. I'm bringing my family to the Moab area next week. We live and adventure all over Alaska, can't wait to see this completely different environment in person.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the desert. Moab, especially deserves more exploration. I didn't even realize Salt Creek existed until I watched the documentary on Netflix about the Hayduke trail. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.
I like the immediate “I can fix it” followed closely by slightly less confident “maybe” regarding broken hiking stick.
Just found your channel and I'm really loving the adventures, this place was amazing!
Awesome Hike! Thank you for taking me along! Appreciate your efforts and reminders to respect the natural beauty! Keep up the great work!
Great video! I have visited Utah each year since 2014 and have seen a fair number of both ruins and pictographs. But the sheer volume you encountered is unmatched.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely. I thought Walnut Canyon (AZ) was filled, but this place was crazy.
I was also just out there in The Needles while you were there, and loved the Chesler Park and Squaw Creek/Big Spring loops. Thanks for a great video and I'll now put this route on my To Do list!
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
It's absolutely mind-blowing. And my first trip to the Needles District; I've added a lot to the list from this area since this trip.
Thanks for taking us along. I've been to Island, Needles and Maze Districts, and when you said you were going to Angel Arch, it reminded me of something from back in the '70s or '80s, which was confirmed when we got there with you. I drove a rented 4-wheel drive back in there, and set up my tent within a short distance of where you were standing. I, however, drove through weeds, rather than hiking through rocks. Re. the Maze, I took the road in to the ranger station, then intended to hike down into the canyon, but chickened out when I realized how easily I could be found all dried up months later. I also got to the Doll House when I was on a 3-day whitewater rafting trip a few years later, and we stopped for a short break at the confluence of the Green and Colorado, and I climbed up a steep cliff to see it in person. That's the kind of scenery you don't get in northern IL, to say the least.
Great work, Jerry. Well done. I’m going!
Excellent job! Loved the chill pace of this one. 👍💪 It's crazy to think of how many people used to live in this area long ago. 😮
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Been trying to slow down the pace. At least for the hiking videos. I always think the same thing, and we talked a lot about 'what was this place like when it was populated?' So cool to think about.
That was one of your longer videos, loved all of it. Thank you for taking us along. Angels Arch is Amazing. ( i swear you said you were tired of walking ) that was hilarious.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
For someone who loves to hike, I can't understand how often I'm tired of walking.
Great video guys.loved it.
Phenomenal - thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful heavenly place! Thank you for sharing!
An amazing post! I've seen a few of your posts -- thank you for taking us-for those that will never be able to go!! At 20:42 the shot below Angel Arch looks surreal and like another planet. Love all the ruins and the length of the post showing us tons of sites and rock formations! Best, from Colorado!
@JerryArizona
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Angel Arch was definitely a highlight in an already highlight-heavy route.
Beautiful places, good music along with the video, I have to say I really like the video. Such beautiful places. Thank you for sharing your adventure!
@ChiMovie
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the compliment.
We had permits for an out and back from Cathedral Butte to Angel Arch but there was a threat of snow at Cathedral Butte for our return and didn't want to get stuck up there so we switched our permit for an overnight on the Lost/Squaw Canyon Loop. Glad I get to see a good video of the trail though!
Hello from Ouray CO! Awesome scenery! Thank you very much for sharing this with us! We have a travel trailer that just arrived. Since most of our local forest service access has closed off now due to our snowfall, we will most likely head out to this UT area for some boondocking and hiking. I will plan to incorporate some of this area into our travels. Safe travels!
@coolgrandma4952
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy, and be safe.
Thank you for sharing this most amazing place with all of us!
Thank you for sharing this video. A well done video in an amazing place.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The scenery does a lot of the hard work on the video. This place is incredible.
Well shot excellent video! Hiking+Reality
Love your sense of humor...both of yous.
Loving your video creative skills. Please continue. 🙏
Magical video. Thank you.
Love your content man. Subscribed.
Great video and really enjoyed it. Stunning place. I lived in UT for a while and this place always left me speechless. New sub.
You guys are fantastic! We were laughing out loud so many times it hurt.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Glad the humor came through. We always have a good time out there.
So beautiful - thank you sharing (also like the music).
Thank you. Amazing place.
OK that does it. I'm going there. Beautiful footage!
RECORD CLASS VIDEO FOOTAGE! You make it so enjoyable to watch. Thanks so much!
@JerryArizona
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. The scenery did a lot of the heavy lifting for me on the visuals here, for sure.
Oh, you made me want to go to Angel Arch! It looks difficult but maybe worth the training that I would need to do it! Thank you so much for sharing your video. Your commentary was not excessive, which was appreciated. Also, the music you chose was not distracting. I loved the use of the puffy blanket for a jacket! Good thinking! Your video was inspiring! Thank you again!
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Angel Arch is very hard to get to, but worth it. I say start training and go for it.
Thank you so much for such an excellent tour showing us this beautiful place, I paused this and finished streaming on my TV. I am going to put it on my list of hikes to do as I love deeper into backcountry hiking. What is really good is to point out what not to do such as not walking on sensitive areas, look but don't touch, enjoy and preserve. Always good to point out the animal tracks as we are visiting their domain, not claiming it. Great and looking forward to more, great job Jerry!
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
It's an amazing place. Definitely look into the permit system because it's convoluted. Permits go up in windows (popular season and unpopular - hot - season) twice a year in blocks. So to get ideal conditions, you want to be ready. Not to mention it's very confusing to even find the permits on the website. I ended up having to call to clarify where to find the right link. Best of luck.
@chrisgerritsen2376
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Jerry, I will certainly work at the permitting and now better understanding on what to expect. Have a great Christmas.
We have got to get backpacking to get deeper into this kind of beauty. Amazing views ! Thanks for sharing, putting on our bucket list 🙌👍🏻
Absolutely beautiful video
WOW! That looked like a great hike, and the video was superb! :)
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
I think you'd enjoy this one. It was an adventure for sure.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I’ve only been to Canyonlands once, plan to go back. I love Get out gear’s blanket.
Wonderful video.
The "ruins city" and Angel Arch - absolutely amazing & so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your Canyonlands adventure!
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen so many ruins. Or unique pictographs. Or pottery, grinding stones, corn and arrowheads. Or arches, outside of Arches National Park. Angel Arch was a definite high point. It's not a backpacking trip; it's an adventure.
Great video🤙🏻
Thank you so much! Never been, but hope to in the future.
Gorgeous!! It has been on the bucket list for a while. Angel Arch... just beautiful and serene. I think the rock in the foreground was Molar Rock. Very, very cool. Awesome video as always.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely Molar Rock. Looks like a heart to me, but I guess it looked like a tooth to whomever named it. I highly recommend this hike. Just look into the permit system and plan ahead. They're complicated.
Thanks for sharing the adventure... dream of seeing places like that... SCOTLAND👍
Just awesome!
thanku for the peaceful music! Video fantastic! thanku!
Awesome video. Thanks!
What a beautiful hike !🤩 Great capture and editing! The ruins and the petroglyphs must be awesome to see in person. What did they eat or drink back in those days living in this deserted area ? 😳 It was a pleasure watching your video 😉👍 Have a great week Serge From "Hélène & Serge " channel in Boisbriand Quebec Canada 🇨🇦 H&S 👩❤️👨🌈
Just found you guys and Sub’d. Loved your hiking & camping. I can relate to your “Hiker Hobble”.
This is why we plan on moving from Arizona to Utah, it offers more of what we want in our outdoor adventures and we don't want to have to drive back and forth from Arizona to do it. Thank you!!!!
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
I'm always torn between Utah and Arizona. Now that it's getting into peak hiking season in AZ, it starts to draw me back. But I wouldn't mind living in Page or Kanab, right on the border.....
@jose.utah.realestate
Жыл бұрын
Good move
@ni12907
Жыл бұрын
@@JerryArizona Arizona has beautiful cactus 🌵 sunsets and nice hiking trails too. Utah is spectacular as well. What I miss in Utah is cactus; would never move from AZ
What a beautiful place ,I have never seen this area in a video before, its a gem , looked to me like charred and melted remains of a downtown .just amazing I bet Jon Levi would have a field day specially this is in his neck of the woods . Thank you for sharing Subscribed
Now that is top notch husbanding right there backtracking for Tina's gloves Jerry! Sorry about Tina's pole. I've had a pole break mid super-dicey climb before and it is not fun :( Those shots at 21:04 OMG. So glad you posted Canyonlands because we were just talking about going there. Thanks for the inspiration! -E
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
I just went 50 yards back and got her mittens. Adam carried you out of the Grand Canyon! I think point goes to him on this one. Angel Arch is a special place. The whole canyon is, but the ruins in the cave and Angel Arch were the high points for us. I think you can day hike it in from Cave Spring. Long hike, but not for super heroes like yourselves. Horse Canyon is right off of there too that looked pretty interesting. And here I thought Canyonlands was just about overlooks!
Awesome hike Love Canyonland
Love your journey. Thnaks for sharimg.
Stumbled on your channel. Really liked the music you used with this video.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
Been trying to mellow the music some for the hiking/backpacking videos. Glady you enjoyed.