bring a GPS phone or beacon. If you fall and can't walk- you are done. Bring a partner and plenty of water and snacks- plan for overnight survival. Bring a backpack with a light jacket and first aid gear. I hike out west.
Some of us choose to live life on our own terms, on the edge! If we die, we die! Because in the end, we’re all going to die! The difference is, only some of us will have ever truly lived “I hike out west” lol
@@Truecrimecommunity Whatever son. I have probably taken more risks than you and I have truly lived- more than most. I have ridden a motorcycle over 20 years. I have jumped off of cliffs on skis in Colorado (Vail.) Yes, I have the video. I have ridden mountain bikes, and yes, I have hiked our West and done some rock climbing (Yosemite, CA, Death Valley, CA and Moab, UT.) I am not sure what you find so humorous about that? I also have a friend who is now bedridden for life after a motorcycle crash. I also got a mTBI. I am not saying not to have fun, but be aware of the risks and limit them, or don't. When people throw all caution to the wind and make numerous dumb decisions, it catches up to them. It is as simple as that. Only then will they realize that the short lived thrill and social approval, was not worth it. All those supportive friends disappear when you get hurt- at least most do. I disagree that life is short. When you are in daily, chronic pain, it can feel quite long. Laugh at me now, but one day, you will likely learn this lesson.
Beautiful trail and footage of the hike. Friendly tip to travelers: To preserve the pristine waters and environment do not abandon trash or contaminate the environment through the wear of commercial goods like bug spray and sunscreen. If needed, use organic bug repellant recipes (like citronella oil based repellant) and wear sun protective clothing (hats, sunglasses, gloves, thin long sleeve shirts) over sunscreen. To give honor back to the local Hopi tribe, the ancestral stewards of these beautiful lands, please donate to a local Hopi-focused community preservation/enrichment project, Hopi charity organizations/events, or consciously shop at Hopi-owned businesses in the area.
Thank you so much for this! People need more knowledge of LNT. I’ve noticed when people actually learn the principles and why they’re so important, that most people do follow LNT. It’s just tough because it’s not something taught in too many places
I agree! Let's preserve lands for the indigenous people! Next time you visit my homeland--England--please do not buy anything from anyone who does not have super white skin and an anglophone name. We Anglo-Saxons have as much claim to our ancestral homelands as the Hopi have to theirs. Let's return all lands to the native, indigenous people. Beautiful idea!
We just got back and I want to thank you for this video. It was super helpful for planning and setting expectations. For sure the most intense, treacherous and unforgiving hike I have ever done but absolutely rewarding. We decided to camp up a bit higher and day hike down to the LCR. It saved us some hiking the day we hiked out. I also found it to be buggy down near the water (mosquitos and some biting flies..we were there in October). Also the researchers seemed to have the high ground/shaded camping areas so only beach camping seemed to be available. We filtered water from the stream that was to the right of the helipad (facing the water) and it was less brackish than the LCR water…still wouldn’t want to drink a lot of it as it definitely has some salt in it but it did the job for cooking and getting us out. Keep on adventuring!!
Just breathtaking!Literally brought me to tears,nature is awesome. Just a by line 10-12 yrs ago I drove to Lake Havaseau(sp) from Palms Springs,Ca and there was a stretch along the road,where I saw the Colorado River and water was also that color blue.amazing!11
Awesome spot! I did the raft trip 25yrs ago and hiked up from the bottom to another incredible spot on the little Colorado that was deep and you could dive off the surrounding rocks into the pools! Not to many people will ever experience this place
This trail definitely will be on my bucket list. So incredibly beautiful, almost unreal! The color of the water is insanely blue. Thank you for sharing. Another great video…great job!
saw the thumbnail and instantly had memories of many small rivers feeding the colorado. it's been over 25yrs since i was there, so glad you had it all to yourselves
Truly amazing place! Your video helped us prepare so much. Unfortunately, about .25 mile from the river, my husband suffered a fall due to loose rocks + dirt from recent rains and dislocated his shoulder and cut his thigh pretty bad. He’s a beast and managed to finish the hike and we got to the beautiful blue river. Thankfully we followed your advice and had the Garmin. Got heli’d out and also called for another person who got injured. Navajo Ranger said it was because it was a full moon… he gave me a jr badge so I’m proud ;) haha
Such an Amazing & beautiful land. Arizona I am only realizing now realizing how interesting of a place it is & how many geographical values it has. Been binge reading Arizona Highways Magazines & discovered a lot of the states history also. I can't wait to create the means to spend some time there just exploring & make the trip to see it in person.
Amazing hike. Didn't realize we were so close two years ago when travelling from Zion to GC. We were not prepared for that type of hike though, anyway. Absolutely beautiful. Inspires me to go back!
Thank you for letting me join you through your journey. It is beautiful I would not of known of such beauty if it wasn't shared by you both. Thank you again😂
Didnt know that blue water existed in the Grand Canyon.... another incredible natural feature in USA National parks.... you folks are so lucky having such amazing countryside.
!!!! ^ thanks for adding this. I tried to make it clear to be as respectful as possible in the video but can never share responsible outdoor recreation enough!
I just wanted to write that for your efforts you deserve at least 100K and RUclips did add... Well done on the way, I just came back from the area and your video, really a big surprise😀
Keep in mind this is/was an ancient trail used for holy pilgrimages by many local tribes that date back to before America.The utmost reverence needs to be practiced in such places.
Great video guys... Both accent and decent look pretty narley but obviously well worth it. Alway wondered how to get there... Thanks and keep livin your best life :)!
Good luck! Thanks for watching. Also, just so you know, this video was more vlog style for our memories. But since making this video I made an actual travel guide for this trail, which is just information on visiting and not us vlogging. It’s a recent upload on my channel if you’d like to see!
@@kirstieclark5387 after our first time which was a huge bust, we just asked and confirmed on the phone while we got our permit. And about 2ish miles in or so you get a faint first glimpse of the water in the distance and it’s pretty easy to tell it’s blue. (The first time it was Brown we tried to trick ourselves into thinking it wasn’t brown lol)
Yá'át'ééh Kevin glad you enjoyed Navajoland, I'm from here and didn't know about these places or that drones aren't allowed lol you should hike down into the canyon to Supai village to see their waterfalls, definitely a bucket list spot. Safe travels
Thank you for doing this. We gave this trail a go and had the same experience you did the first time. We are definitely going to prepare better and do it again. 💪🏼💪🏼
Reminds me of going to Supai Falls, has similar pools and waterfalls. But its a much easier hike on a well maintained trail or taking horses is another option. Also lots more visitors to Supai.
I was lucky enough to be able to backpack to Havasu Falls back in 2018. Although it was beautiful, it was WAY too crowded. This hike to Little Colorado is too much for me (57 and 4 spine surgeries), however, I am doing a motorized rafting trip down the GC next year, so I will get to play in these falls. I hope they are this blue while I am down there.
I love the insider tips y’all give like how to get permits and what to do with them! Hikes like this are probably out of my wheelhouse now, but it’s still practical for moderate hikes off the beaten track.
Hi Kevin, We love how you have the info in your video! Thank you so much!! Hopefully we can get permit. Thank you for the backpacking ideas!! We enjoy your videos!
Me and my bf’s experience with this trail is mirrored to yours! First attempt fail. We made redemption this past year by getting an alpine start. People who do this trail, do your research, come prepared, and DO NOT underestimate this trail!
Glad to hear we’re not the only ones that got sandbagged hard 😂😂😂 I’m hoping this video helps give people the information they need for a successful hike!
Hiked this in June 2018, and holy crap we had the whole spot to ourselves, but it was HOT. Definitely didn't know how gnarly the trail was. We also ran out of water and struggled but it was well worth it.
As someone.that has never hiked, this video had me in awe the entire time. I didn't want it to end. Here I am 51 years old and I am starting to get this hiking/exploring bug. I just can't believe you did that hike by yourselves and spent the night too. I take it there is no wildlife to be concerned about? What would you had done in the event of an emergency? What camera did you use to shoot this video? It was beautifully shot and put together! I just liked and subscribed to your channel!
I hope you have a great time! Thank you. I also have a more travel guide version of this video on my channel that is much more condensed and more informative, in case you need any additional last minute tips!
Amazing guys!! So stoked for you. What a redemption!! Also, I appreciate all of the "how-to" tips, and including the phone number. Awesome job, fantastic video!
Great video! Do you guys remember what the weather was like l eading up to the brown water? Did you make the first attempt directly after heavy rains? I'm trying to plan which days to go.
Sweet spot! What month was this, what were conditions like? Whats the loss/ gain in elevation? What time did you start traversing back up the mtn? What was the temp high and low?
What an incredible hike!!! I'm now adding it to my list of backpacking trips to do :) Did you do the hike in August? Is that when the water is that icy blue? Thanks for such an amazing video!
Thank you Emma! Our brown failed attempt was early April, and our hike when we got the blue water was mid May. When you get your permit, make sure to ask the rangers for current conditions, they should be able to let you know. I imagine our first failed attempt was from snow runoff making water levels really high
Thank you for making this video. I subscribed to you guys because your videos are very informative. You answered most of my questions. The only questions i have left is when do you know when the water are blue, and not brown? Is there a certain months to go for the blue color? Thank you.
This video popped up on my recommended videos and oh my gosh I am so thankful. THANK YOU for all the info! You literally answered all of my questions like permits, road conditions, and time of day the sun hits. I sent this video to my gf and it’s now on our to do list. We live in flagstaff and hike GCNP often (I lead tours as well) and neither of us new about this place! Thank you thank you!
Hey Kevin, thank you for this! It's really beautiful and really well done! Just a couple questions for you.. did you just go recently? Because I wanted to know what months the water would be the bluest. (I've read that fall is really good too also)... obviously the hike up seems to be the worst part, but I've read things saying just how sketchy the terrain is, but from your footage, I didn't see anything that seemed incredibly sketchy - just your basic kind of scrambling...(though I know the pack makes it that much harder.) I did Grand Canyon, rim to rim, a couple years back, and it's obviously the ascent that's the hardest part, so I just wanted your honest thoughts about the hardest element of the whole thing. Thank you so much for your time!
We just got back. The hike down was worse. Lots of loose rock so with a 50 lb pack you need to be super careful. The hike up took as the same amount of time down. We camped in a wash about 2.7 miles down so we day packed to the LCR. Hiking back up to our campsite during the heat of the day was horrible so I also recommend beating the direct sun (we hiked in at first light and started hiking out by headlamp). Hope that helps
It really is! Such an incredible place. The rim hike we did last year was the bright angel trail, not sure if that’s the one you’re doing. But if so, this is an entirely different place outside of the national park
Thanks! Bri likes hiking poles and I think she packed hers but tbh I don’t really like using them too much! Unless there’s a day over 15 miles or over 5k feet of gain
So what time of year did you all go and hike this? Great video, really enjoyed your camera work. Such good shots and depth of field. Did you use a dslr or gopro attachment?
10:13 were you allowed toward the confluence? I’m trying to plan a trip but want the most out of the experience! I want to actually speak with some of the natives and learn some of their ways! I know it’s probably not likely but just put my feet in the waters where they meet and feel that energy..
I believe you are! We did not do it because our main goal was just to camp down at the LCR, but maybe next time! The confluence would be so cool, but I imagine the trail is overgrown, maybe river crossings, and tough route finding
Beautiful video! What makes the water so blue? Almost looks like glacier melt water in Alaska but I know there are no glaciers in that climate. Glad you made it there and back safely!
bring a GPS phone or beacon. If you fall and can't walk- you are done. Bring a partner and plenty of water and snacks- plan for overnight survival. Bring a backpack with a light jacket and first aid gear. I hike out west.
You sound like the biggest p**** on earth. “ I hike out west” 😂😂😂😭
Welcome to the AZ STRIP except worse more remote. Tribe side.
@@sluggotinfantryman We go off-road in Moab, UT and I have been to Sedona so I have some experience.
Some of us choose to live life on our own terms, on the edge! If we die, we die! Because in the end, we’re all going to die! The difference is, only some of us will have ever truly lived “I hike out west” lol
@@Truecrimecommunity Whatever son. I have probably taken more risks than you and I have truly lived- more than most. I have ridden a motorcycle over 20 years. I have jumped off of cliffs on skis in Colorado (Vail.) Yes, I have the video. I have ridden mountain bikes, and yes, I have hiked our West and done some rock climbing (Yosemite, CA, Death Valley, CA and Moab, UT.) I am not sure what you find so humorous about that? I also have a friend who is now bedridden for life after a motorcycle crash. I also got a mTBI. I am not saying not to have fun, but be aware of the risks and limit them, or don't. When people throw all caution to the wind and make numerous dumb decisions, it catches up to them. It is as simple as that. Only then will they realize that the short lived thrill and social approval, was not worth it. All those supportive friends disappear when you get hurt- at least most do. I disagree that life is short. When you are in daily, chronic pain, it can feel quite long. Laugh at me now, but one day, you will likely learn this lesson.
Beautiful trail and footage of the hike. Friendly tip to travelers: To preserve the pristine waters and environment do not abandon trash or contaminate the environment through the wear of commercial goods like bug spray and sunscreen. If needed, use organic bug repellant recipes (like citronella oil based repellant) and wear sun protective clothing (hats, sunglasses, gloves, thin long sleeve shirts) over sunscreen. To give honor back to the local Hopi tribe, the ancestral stewards of these beautiful lands, please donate to a local Hopi-focused community preservation/enrichment project, Hopi charity organizations/events, or consciously shop at Hopi-owned businesses in the area.
LETS GET THIS TO THE VERY TOP!!!!
Thank you so much for this! People need more knowledge of LNT. I’ve noticed when people actually learn the principles and why they’re so important, that most people do follow LNT. It’s just tough because it’s not something taught in too many places
Absolutely
I agree! Let's preserve lands for the indigenous people! Next time you visit my homeland--England--please do not buy anything from anyone who does not have super white skin and an anglophone name. We Anglo-Saxons have as much claim to our ancestral homelands as the Hopi have to theirs. Let's return all lands to the native, indigenous people. Beautiful idea!
@@nohomofootball Sorry, I'm not Anglo enough to understand what you mean.
We just got back and I want to thank you for this video. It was super helpful for planning and setting expectations. For sure the most intense, treacherous and unforgiving hike I have ever done but absolutely rewarding. We decided to camp up a bit higher and day hike down to the LCR. It saved us some hiking the day we hiked out. I also found it to be buggy down near the water (mosquitos and some biting flies..we were there in October). Also the researchers seemed to have the high ground/shaded camping areas so only beach camping seemed to be available. We filtered water from the stream that was to the right of the helipad (facing the water) and it was less brackish than the LCR water…still wouldn’t want to drink a lot of it as it definitely has some salt in it but it did the job for cooking and getting us out. Keep on adventuring!!
Just breathtaking!Literally brought me to tears,nature is awesome. Just a by line 10-12 yrs ago I drove to Lake Havaseau(sp) from Palms Springs,Ca and there was a stretch along the road,where I saw the Colorado River and water was also that color blue.amazing!11
Awesome spot! I did the raft trip 25yrs ago and hiked up from the bottom to another incredible spot on the little Colorado that was deep and you could dive off the surrounding rocks into the pools! Not to many people will ever experience this place
This trail definitely will be on my bucket list. So incredibly beautiful, almost unreal! The color of the water is insanely blue. Thank you for sharing. Another great video…great job!
saw the thumbnail and instantly had memories of many small rivers feeding the colorado. it's been over 25yrs since i was there, so glad you had it all to yourselves
Truly amazing place! Your video helped us prepare so much. Unfortunately, about .25 mile from the river, my husband suffered a fall due to loose rocks + dirt from recent rains and dislocated his shoulder and cut his thigh pretty bad. He’s a beast and managed to finish the hike and we got to the beautiful blue river. Thankfully we followed your advice and had the Garmin. Got heli’d out and also called for another person who got injured. Navajo Ranger said it was because it was a full moon… he gave me a jr badge so I’m proud ;) haha
Be sure to hike through the havasu canyon for blue green water falls and another entry to the Grand Canyon. Stayed in William's the night before
A photographer's paradise!
Oh yeah it was haha
Great Video! That water is the craziest color I have ever seen! I will have to make a trip out there soon.
It is unreal! Thanks for watching
Such an Amazing & beautiful land. Arizona I am only realizing now realizing how interesting of a place it is & how many geographical values it has. Been binge reading Arizona Highways Magazines & discovered a lot of the states history also. I can't wait to create the means to spend some time there just exploring & make the trip to see it in person.
Thank you for highlighting being responsible! Arizona can be rough and if you don’t know what you’re doing it can be deadly.
Absolutely, very important that people realize the outdoors can be dangerous! People need to be prepared and also ready to follow LNT
Super cool! Anyone know why the water is cloudy and aqua colored?
I think rock flour and the mineral content! Could be wrong though
Wow! I am def to old at this point. Sure wish I had gotten to the bottom of that Grandest of Canyons years ago. Awesome video! Thanks!
Thanks for watching Janet!
Excellent hike and video; that water, the blue is amazing 😎😎😎😎😎👌👌👌👌
I am from England and I am so jealous that you've got all this on your door step 🏴
Still quite a drive from us, but we are grateful!
Amazing hike. Didn't realize we were so close two years ago when travelling from Zion to GC. We were not prepared for that type of hike though, anyway. Absolutely beautiful. Inspires me to go back!
Thank you for letting me join you through your journey. It is beautiful I would not of known of such beauty if it wasn't shared by you both.
Thank you again😂
Didnt know that blue water existed in the Grand Canyon.... another incredible natural feature in USA National parks.... you folks are so lucky having such amazing countryside.
Guess you guys earned that one. I was there last summer but by raft. Looked like a crazy Hike out. Good work.
Thank you both! We are heading there march 24th and we are so excited ❤️
Thanks for watching Igor! You’re going to have the best time!
Awesome! Did this in HS was fantastic! Magical place. Beautiful!
It really is incredible! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼
Very beautiful and awesome adventure. Tfs!
Thanks for watching!!
I cannot stress this enough, PLEASE RESPECT THIS LAND!! ITS SACRED LAND FOR NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES!!
!!!! ^ thanks for adding this. I tried to make it clear to be as respectful as possible in the video but can never share responsible outdoor recreation enough!
No shit? We get it! We’re tied of hearing you chirp every time you see a god damn video of the superstitions
@@Truecrimecommunityfckn 🤡
I just wanted to write that for your efforts you deserve at least 100K and RUclips did add... Well done on the way, I just came back from the area and your video, really a big surprise😀
Wow that looks absolutely epic!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing . It is amazing view. We are to go to paige for Memorial day and we are exited and cant wait .
Wow! What an incredible place. Thanks for posting.
It really is, thanks for watching Andrew!
It's really hidden gem! Thanks for video.
Thanks for watching Johnny!
Not anymore:(
Amazing Video and Amazing Photography! Very Beautiful! Thank You For Sharing It With Us!
Thanks Doug!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Thanks for watching Betty!
Keep in mind this is/was an ancient trail used for holy pilgrimages by many local tribes that date back to before America.The utmost reverence needs to be practiced in such places.
Absolutely gourgous Thank you for taking me along 🙏 😊 ❤️
Great video guys... Both accent and decent look pretty narley but obviously well worth it. Alway wondered how to get there... Thanks and keep livin your best life :)!
We are heading there March 11th. I'm hoping the water will turn blue by that time. Your video is very helpful, thanks for sharing!
Good luck! Thanks for watching. Also, just so you know, this video was more vlog style for our memories. But since making this video I made an actual travel guide for this trail, which is just information on visiting and not us vlogging. It’s a recent upload on my channel if you’d like to see!
@@KevinEassa I've watched your travel guide for Hopi trail too haha!
@@kirstieclark5387 oh nice! Haha. Well thank you, just thought I’d pass it along in case you didn’t see it!
@@KevinEassa Quick question though, how were you able determine that the water was blue the day you went?
@@kirstieclark5387 after our first time which was a huge bust, we just asked and confirmed on the phone while we got our permit. And about 2ish miles in or so you get a faint first glimpse of the water in the distance and it’s pretty easy to tell it’s blue. (The first time it was Brown we tried to trick ourselves into thinking it wasn’t brown lol)
Yá'át'ééh Kevin glad you enjoyed Navajoland, I'm from here and didn't know about these places or that drones aren't allowed lol you should hike down into the canyon to Supai village to see their waterfalls, definitely a bucket list spot.
Safe travels
This place is amazing ! So beautiful, definitely putting this one in my bucket list !
It’s well worth it, thanks for watching!
Of all the places where we have ever been in this magnificent Canyon, this place might well have been the most glorious.
Thank you for doing this. We gave this trail a go and had the same experience you did the first time. We are definitely going to prepare better and do it again. 💪🏼💪🏼
Reminds me of going to Supai Falls, has similar pools and waterfalls. But its a much easier hike on a well maintained trail or taking horses is another option. Also lots more visitors to Supai.
I was lucky enough to be able to backpack to Havasu Falls back in 2018. Although it was beautiful, it was WAY too crowded. This hike to Little Colorado is too much for me (57 and 4 spine surgeries), however, I am doing a motorized rafting trip down the GC next year, so I will get to play in these falls. I hope they are this blue while I am down there.
I love the insider tips y’all give like how to get permits and what to do with them!
Hikes like this are probably out of my wheelhouse now, but it’s still practical for moderate hikes off the beaten track.
Rock on guys. Thanks for share .✌️
Thanks for watching man!
This is such a beautiful place! That hike looked so brutal but worth it in the end.
It was so tough, but worth every step!
Hi Kevin, We love how you have the info in your video! Thank you so much!! Hopefully we can get permit. Thank you for the backpacking ideas!! We enjoy your videos!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching
Me and my bf’s experience with this trail is mirrored to yours! First attempt fail. We made redemption this past year by getting an alpine start. People who do this trail, do your research, come prepared, and DO NOT underestimate this trail!
Glad to hear we’re not the only ones that got sandbagged hard 😂😂😂 I’m hoping this video helps give people the information they need for a successful hike!
and practice LNT!!! This place is blowing up! Prolly thanks to Havasupai being closed! Hope it doesn't get ruined:(
What a beautiful place...looks similar as Pamukkale in Turkey
Yes it does! We went to Pamukkale two summers ago, so incredible! We have a video on it on the channel, so underrated
Hiked this in June 2018, and holy crap we had the whole spot to ourselves, but it was HOT. Definitely didn't know how gnarly the trail was. We also ran out of water and struggled but it was well worth it.
Can one not filter the water?
So helpful. Thank you for providing this detailed explanation
Glad it was helpful!
Wow! Beautiful. I wish i could see this area from the view of a drone. Seems like there would be less impact on the area if drones were allowed.
looks like Heaven !
You’re not wrong haha
As someone.that has never hiked, this video had me in awe the entire time. I didn't want it to end. Here I am 51 years old and I am starting to get this hiking/exploring bug. I just can't believe you did that hike by yourselves and spent the night too. I take it there is no wildlife to be concerned about? What would you had done in the event of an emergency? What camera did you use to shoot this video? It was beautifully shot and put together! I just liked and subscribed to your channel!
Awesome video Kev, that water is incredible. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Chris!
Very informative. Plan to go on the weekend of 11/11. Hope it's a success
I hope you have a great time! Thank you. I also have a more travel guide version of this video on my channel that is much more condensed and more informative, in case you need any additional last minute tips!
That looks amazing thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Stunning ！thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for watching Lynn!
Magical
Thank you!
Always enjoy watching your videos. How difficult to follow the trail? Looks like some rock scrambling.
Awesome! Totally enjoyed this one. Beautiful footage 👏👍
Thanks Dave!
Great video and so adventurous!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
beautiful place! Awesome spot! 💯
Thanks for watching!
This is amazing thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Marvin!
Amazing guys!! So stoked for you. What a redemption!! Also, I appreciate all of the "how-to" tips, and including the phone number. Awesome job, fantastic video!
Thanks for sharing guys! Amazing place.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Wow this is amazing! Great work as always 🙌🏻
Thanks so much!
Great video! Do you guys remember what the weather was like l eading up to the brown water? Did you make the first attempt directly after heavy rains? I'm trying to plan which days to go.
Sweet spot! What month was this, what were conditions like? Whats the loss/ gain in elevation? What time did you start traversing back up the mtn? What was the temp high and low?
That was great! Thanks for the share!
Thank you Vince 🙏🏼
What an incredible hike!!! I'm now adding it to my list of backpacking trips to do :) Did you do the hike in August? Is that when the water is that icy blue? Thanks for such an amazing video!
Thank you Emma! Our brown failed attempt was early April, and our hike when we got the blue water was mid May. When you get your permit, make sure to ask the rangers for current conditions, they should be able to let you know. I imagine our first failed attempt was from snow runoff making water levels really high
thank you for letting us know about this hidden gem. I love these beautiful spots that so few people get to visit.
Thanks for watching Alan! It’s a beautiful place!
This was massively helpful, been wondering where y’all went! Gotta make this hike happen someday
Thanks Chase! I hope recovering can get better for you and then you can send this!
Thank you for making this video. I subscribed to you guys because your videos are very informative. You answered most of my questions. The only questions i have left is when do you know when the water are blue, and not brown? Is there a certain months to go for the blue color? Thank you.
That water 😮 It's my color! It doesn't look real at all. Looking forward to what comes next.
Thanks T! Beautiful place!
Always bring partner,or pair, or three kind. Bag organizers. Navi, beacon, radio, classic map, classic trace meters,yards miles feet?
Awesome was there last week ..
It's so cool!
Hi..i camped out for 1 week there to me one of the best things in my life that i experienced.
Right? It’s so incredible
Great video and unique scenery!
Amazing place! Thanks!
Super helpful. thank you.
glad to hear it, thanks!
This video popped up on my recommended videos and oh my gosh I am so thankful. THANK YOU for all the info! You literally answered all of my questions like permits, road conditions, and time of day the sun hits. I sent this video to my gf and it’s now on our to do list. We live in flagstaff and hike GCNP often (I lead tours as well) and neither of us new about this place! Thank you thank you!
did you end up going on this hike?
Awesome , great video!
Hey Kevin, thank you for this! It's really beautiful and really well done! Just a couple questions for you.. did you just go recently? Because I wanted to know what months the water would be the bluest. (I've read that fall is really good too also)... obviously the hike up seems to be the worst part, but I've read things saying just how sketchy the terrain is, but from your footage, I didn't see anything that seemed incredibly sketchy - just your basic kind of scrambling...(though I know the pack makes it that much harder.) I did Grand Canyon, rim to rim, a couple years back, and it's obviously the ascent that's the hardest part, so I just wanted your honest thoughts about the hardest element of the whole thing. Thank you so much for your time!
We just got back. The hike down was worse. Lots of loose rock so with a 50 lb pack you need to be super careful. The hike up took as the same amount of time down. We camped in a wash about 2.7 miles down so we day packed to the LCR. Hiking back up to our campsite during the heat of the day was horrible so I also recommend beating the direct sun (we hiked in at first light and started hiking out by headlamp). Hope that helps
Wow stunning place and river. How cold was the river?
It was actually really refreshing and nice!
It was actually really refreshing and nice!
That was a great video!
What is the water temp? Looks beautiful, it reminds me of the Japanese hot springs...
I don’t know exactly but it was so nice and refreshing
How do you know which way to go? Are there trail markers? Is there a better month to go so the water is most blue?
cool place! was the water itchy on your skin? I guess all the minerals from the blue water can cause itches
amazing is that the actual color- looks Caribbean like. I want to hike rim to river next year- is it near that?
It really is! Such an incredible place. The rim hike we did last year was the bright angel trail, not sure if that’s the one you’re doing. But if so, this is an entirely different place outside of the national park
so beautiful ! Thanks ! Why not used hiking sticks ? Looks scary!!
Thanks! Bri likes hiking poles and I think she packed hers but tbh I don’t really like using them too much! Unless there’s a day over 15 miles or over 5k feet of gain
Great video, and great spot
Great video ! What time do the year was when the water was brown? And also when was the water this blue !?
So what time of year did you all go and hike this? Great video, really enjoyed your camera work. Such good shots and depth of field. Did you use a dslr or gopro attachment?
Thank you for showing us this beautiful place someone needs to make a zip line to this place that would be awesome
Thank you for watching Ryan!
I wonder how beautiful is this in night photography, specially when the Milky Way rise from above.
I bet it’s incredible. However, we did leave our tripod because every bit of weight matters because of how difficult this hike is
I'd love to go there, but don't think I could handle that straight down section. Sure is beautiful
It’s definitely a really hard one, but maybe with some training!
10:13 were you allowed toward the confluence? I’m trying to plan a trip but want the most out of the experience! I want to actually speak with some of the natives and learn some of their ways! I know it’s probably not likely but just put my feet in the waters where they meet and feel that energy..
I believe you are! We did not do it because our main goal was just to camp down at the LCR, but maybe next time! The confluence would be so cool, but I imagine the trail is overgrown, maybe river crossings, and tough route finding
How many hours did it take you to get to the water? Is is possible to hike down and back up between sunrise and sunset?
Really really liked the video
Thank you Pete!
SO NICE GRAND CANYON AQUA BLUE OASIS
Unreal spot! Thanks for watching
That was awesome!!!!
Beautiful video! What makes the water so blue? Almost looks like glacier melt water in Alaska but I know there are no glaciers in that climate. Glad you made it there and back safely!
I’m not entirely sure but I think it just has to do with the minerals/ rock flour potentially! Thanks for watching Cindy