A child died on this trail July 2, 2024. Family from out-of-town was on South Mountain trails for approximately five hours, daytime highs were around 113 Fahrenheit, 45 Celsius. Kid succumbed one mile in on Mormon Trail at around 2:00 p.m., so they must have started on another and were circling back. Anything over 110 F in Arizona, better know your limits.
I live about 15 min from this area, and went for the 1st time last week. Your video was a great watch for me before I went on that hike. Thanks so much! 🙏🏽
I used to hike this trail all the time when I lived in South Mountain. So beautiful! It’s gets super hot really fast so take PLENTY of WATER, cover your head and try to go in the morning. 🥾
Another great video... First that I saw the terrain in the SW country. Check out the "Great Channels". Located in SW VA near Abingdon, prob only a cpl hrs from your home area. Has many natural "slot canyons" or hallways to sqeeze between after a nice hike. Nothing like it in Eastern US!
Really amazing video! We've never been to Arizona before, but it was really neat to see Mormon Trail! Thanks for sharing. Wish you could have seen more petroglyphs!!
As someone with hearing loss who relies on captions, sometimes they misinterpret words. At 16:20, just after the trail runner in the blue t-shirt passed you, the caps came up as "that's a beautiful blues guy"! I was thinking "Gretchen- seriously? Are things OK with you and Jerry?" (realized you were saying blue sky...) Beautiful hike! And no ticks to worry about!
So cool seeing you in a different environment, thanks for posting! If you ever get back out there again Sabino Canyon is an easy fun hike, plus they filmed a scene from Tombstone there.
Yes, thank you. I was gonna take a picture this weekend but forgot, we are going to the Smokies this weekend to see the fireflies (camping at Elkmont) I’ll post a photo and tag you on IG. Thank you , we love it, my husband was wearing it on Monday, we camped in north GA he got a lot of compliments.
If you are ever in AZ again please visit Superstition Mountains - Boulder Canyon. Such a beautiful trail next to the lake and mountains. Please stay safe, our AZ summers are no joke.
Amazing, I have never once felt concerned for you on your Smoky Mtn treks but I declare I was flat out worried about you out there in the desert! You obviously survived but geesh it’s so different out there! Oh, and motel bathroom water?! OMG! 💕
Thank you for such a great video. My RUclips best friend and I will be hiking in Arizona next month. It’ll be our first time there. If you have any tips please let me know. I’m a little nervous because I’m terrified of snakes. I hope we don’t see any on our hike. lol 😂 I subscribed to your channel, I love getting ideas in where too go for my channel. Thank you so much
Damn girl, the upper 90s here wasn't hot enough ?...you are hard core...wheres Jerry ? You must have done this a while ago....We are planning a AT section hike from Fontana south to NOC....what do you think about that section ? 3 days, 2 nights....ready to get out there..Love all your videos !!!!
Hello Gretchen, you are a brave soul. Phoenix, Az. is often the hottest spot in the nation. I hope that you are bathing in sunblock. What possessed you to hike in Arizona? Maybe you will find the lost Dutchman's mine. Please take care out there. The very best to you and family. 🤗
A child died on this trail July 2, 2024. Family from out-of-town was on South Mountain trails for approximately five hours, daytime highs were around 113 Fahrenheit, 45 Celsius. Kid succumbed one mile in on Mormon Trail at around 2:00 p.m., so they must have started on another and were circling back. Anything over 110 F in Arizona, better know your limits.
Arizona has the most beautiful blue skies
Love Arizona!
I live about 15 min from this area, and went for the 1st time last week. Your video was a great watch for me before I went on that hike. Thanks so much! 🙏🏽
I’ve hiked that general area before. That “horse” was a petroglyph. Some hikes have more than others. Glad you got some extra water!
Oh thanks for confirming that! I wasn’t sure!
I used to hike this trail all the time when I lived in South Mountain. So beautiful! It’s gets super hot really fast so take PLENTY of WATER, cover your head and try to go
in the morning. 🥾
Another great video... First that I saw the terrain in the SW country.
Check out the "Great Channels".
Located in SW VA near Abingdon, prob only a cpl hrs from your home area.
Has many natural "slot canyons" or hallways to sqeeze between after a nice hike. Nothing like it in Eastern US!
Really amazing video! We've never been to Arizona before, but it was really neat to see Mormon Trail! Thanks for sharing. Wish you could have seen more petroglyphs!!
Love your videos! Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Thank you!! ☺️
I like your your hiking video.
Gretchen your camera is fantastic
As someone with hearing loss who relies on captions, sometimes they misinterpret words. At 16:20, just after the trail runner in the blue t-shirt passed you, the caps came up as "that's a beautiful blues guy"! I was thinking "Gretchen- seriously? Are things OK with you and Jerry?" (realized you were saying blue sky...)
Beautiful hike! And no ticks to worry about!
Lol my darn accent!! 😂 Sorry about that!
What accent?
@@HikingwithBraids Don't apologize for that! Gave me a great laugh! I've learned to translate these little gaffs by the context of the whole sentence.
So cool seeing you in a different environment, thanks for posting! If you ever get back out there again Sabino Canyon is an easy fun hike, plus they filmed a scene from Tombstone there.
You’re back!! Yay!! Love this video, very different but beautiful scenery as well, fascinating place.
Did you get your shirt yet??
Yes, thank you. I was gonna take a picture this weekend but forgot, we are going to the Smokies this weekend to see the fireflies (camping at Elkmont) I’ll post a photo and tag you on IG. Thank you , we love it, my husband was wearing it on Monday, we camped in north GA he got a lot of compliments.
@@SuperNovaRoxy oh that's great! I'm glad you like it!
If you are ever in AZ again please visit Superstition Mountains - Boulder Canyon. Such a beautiful trail next to the lake and mountains. Please stay safe, our AZ summers are no joke.
Beautiful landscape, so much different than where I'm from. Pace looked pretty strong 💪
Do the perimeter trail around Ouray, Colorado. 500 miles north of Phoenix, at 8,000 ft.
Amazing, I have never once felt concerned for you on your Smoky Mtn treks but I declare I was flat out worried about you out there in the desert! You obviously survived but geesh it’s so different out there! Oh, and motel bathroom water?! OMG! 💕
Motel bathroom water is gross lol
are you from the midwest? judging by the scenery in the begin of the video when you were taking off.
Thank you for such a great video. My RUclips best friend and I will be hiking in Arizona next month. It’ll be our first time there. If you have any tips please let me know. I’m a little nervous because I’m terrified of snakes. I hope we don’t see any on our hike. lol 😂 I subscribed to your channel, I love getting ideas in where too go for my channel. Thank you so much
Damn girl, the upper 90s here wasn't hot enough ?...you are hard core...wheres Jerry ? You must have done this a while ago....We are planning a AT section hike from Fontana south to NOC....what do you think about that section ? 3 days, 2 nights....ready to get out there..Love all your videos !!!!
I hiked this last Saturday lol. Went to Arizona for work. 🙂 and that section going south sounds great!
Petroglyph on the wall to the right. Time stamp 28:08.
Hello Gretchen, you are a brave soul. Phoenix, Az. is often the hottest spot in the nation. I hope that you are bathing in sunblock. What possessed you to hike in Arizona? Maybe you will find the lost Dutchman's mine. Please take care out there. The very best to you and family. 🤗
Went there for work. It was pretty mild for this time of year. 82 degrees
Envious of you.
yeah no one in AZ drinks tap water lol!!!
A lot different then the AT and the Smokies isn't it. I like the AT better
It’s very different. I love it all!
Hiking with Braids yeah it's all beautiful every place in the United States and the world has its own beauty
i dont like you hiking alone just saying
I really enjoy my solo hikes. I’m very well prepared and it is much safer than most people realize.