Bentonite Hills | Southern Utah | Cathedral Valley Road

The Bentonite Hills off Cathedral Valley Road in Southern Utah are an amazing display of rainbow colored formations. Join us in our rented ATV as we explore this unique location. Drone permitted. Visited late May, 2023. ATV rented from Hanksville Tours Adventure Center (10 South, UT-95, Hanksville, UT 84734). hanksvilletour...
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[@debraanderson4530]

Beautiful

[@myjourneysinfaith]

Wow what an awesome unique place. Thx for sharing

[@AmericasParks]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! God bless!

[@lesliesmith7835]

Thank you Randy for another outstanding video. The drone footage is awesome. I absolutely love all of southern Utah; I feel like I'm in heaven when I'm there. God Bless everything you do!...Robin 🙏🙏🙏

[@AmericasParks]

God's creation is so amazing and diverse - such a reflection of His divine attributes and creative power!

[@lesliesmith7835]

@@AmericasParks Absolutely true Randy and so well said... Amen 🙏

[@jymnmeier3527]

Ok, Randy, I thought I had seen it all in person or through your lens, but this was beautiful beyond any humble words I can muster. Unsurprisingly, this fantastic land resides in Utah with all its grand natural sculptures. I have long admired the progression of your camera work over the years. I believe the "driving over the camera with your vehicle" was a first (?) and an amazing shot. Adding to the rugged terrain feel. So good. The effort you make to capture and piece together the shots is a lot of extra work and time but boy is it effective and appreciated! Much love and as always can't wait for the next video.

[@AmericasParks]

Blessed by your thoughtful and inspiring comments. So glad you appreciate the videos and recognize the work necessary - it's a joy, but still a lot of work! :)

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

The entire Cathedral Valley road is amazing 😊 Enjoyed watching, took me back. 😊

[@AmericasParks]

Happy to hear that!

[@kaylasmith1515]

Epic kickstart to the Utah videos! It does look like Mars with the red and blue colored dunes. Excited to see the rest!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks Kayla!

[@jameshouse1268]

Absolutely stunning! Utah certainly does have outstanding places to visit! Thank you for highlighting another great area to put on my list! Take care always.

[@AmericasParks]

Excellent, James! Easy stop that's unforgettable!

[@ET-pj6rx]

gigantic open-cast mine

[@dansakimoto2523]

Wow, what beauty! Utah is certainly a state filled with wonders. Thanks for sharing this adventure, Pastor Randy!

[@AmericasParks]

Happy to hear that, brother! Have a blessed Lord's Day!

[@MichaelYoungblood1]

Very cool! Amazing colors in these formations. Utah rarely disappoints. Great drone shots and great way to kick off the videos for this trip. I only just recently learned of this place myself. Hope to get out there one day.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks! Really easy to see, just off the main road.

[@vijovideo-johnnykicker]

Amazing footage Great video great channel Greetings from the Austria ViJo Video Johnny Bunte world 😀like129👍

[@AmericasParks]

Very much appreciated! Enjoy the rest of your week!

[@jwcurry83]

Beautiful!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for watching!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

That's a super crazy landscape! Your amazing drone shots looked very other worldly!! Very colorful! Really awesome, Randy, and thanks for sharing!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks much, Eric! Another gem in Utah!

[@NickandRachel]

This colors are beautiful! Kind of looks like those mountains out in Peru!

[@AmericasParks]

Amazing stuff! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@karricompton]

I’m sad that we didn’t have time to visit that location last year when we were in Utah. Utah is such a beautiful place.

[@AmericasParks]

Bummer! Add it to the list for a future visit. So incredible!

[@drone_boss]

Nicely done!

[@AmericasParks]

Much appreciated!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello America's Parks, Amazing views of the hills near Capitol Reef. I sure wish I was behind that wheel. AMAZING!

[@AmericasParks]

Would have been great to have you along!

[@maximogeralt]

For my opinion and what i know United States is the most beautiful and diverse country in the world We have a diversity in algeria but usa is unique and huge

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the kind words. Love the USA!

[@ancient_connection.]

America USA is something else and we're seeing much more contents of the great country here in Australia

[@bobbyh76]

I love your videos. They are very helpful for giving me ideas for my next adventures.

[@AmericasParks]

Really humbled to her that! Thank you!

[@archangelelmo]

More Videos please

[@AmericasParks]

Glad to hear you are enjoying them! Looking at a new release this Saturday.

[@robertross2596]

This is exactly why I love southern Utah so much! I'm aware of these hills but never made it there (yet!). I'd really like to do an on site painting there! Happy Trails my friend😊

[@AmericasParks]

You'd do that place justice with your gifts!

[@juliesmith444]

Drone footage is amazing! So much color! Fun times!!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks Julie!

[@natlovell122]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this wonderful place

[@AmericasParks]

Glad you enjoyed it, Nat!

[@Chillaxing113]

Ohh my!! Absolutely stunning! 😲❤ Thank you!!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much, Debra! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@stevedietrich8936]

Wow, that's really colorful Randy. I've driven through Hanksville but never knew that existed. I imagine either an ATV or 4WD SUV is required? How far from the asphalt road to your destination?

[@AmericasParks]

It really depends on the current road condition. If all is good, a conventional car can make the trip. The hills start only a mile or so up the road.

[@jamesrsnyder6951]

Cool place, we were just there and the colors are very interesting .. but geez nothing like the saturated colors in your video.

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, amazing what some light editing can do to bring out those colors! Glad to know you have a nice visit!

[@jamesrsnyder6951]

@@AmericasParks HaHa, light editing

[@rudyfrombelgium4352]

Utah is absolutely stunning 🤩 thanks for sharing 👌

[@AmericasParks]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@mikekuhl2658]

I was just there 2 weeks ago. I drove the entire Cathedral Valley. Amazing scenery. There are more bentonite hills a little closer to Hanksville that are equally impressive.

[@AmericasParks]

Just missed you, Mike! Glad you had a nice time!

[@SergeCousineau]

Nice place Randy ! Didn’t know this one …We have been at the desert research center near Hanksville and if you go a bit further than the center you will find lovely painted hills Hope you are doing fine my friend and wishing you a wonderful week Serge Hélène et Serge 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

[@AmericasParks]

Hello, my fiend! All is great here... hope the same for you and Helene! I know you are a big fan of Utah as well!

[@SergeCousineau]

@@AmericasParks Yes we are fine , Hélène had a new knee replacement on the 30 of March and is now in great shape , we hope to be able to go back in western United States next year …and Utah will sure be on the list ! Hope you are doing fine also Have a great day Randy Serge 😉👍

[@DestinationEarth]

That’s pretty wild! I’ll be in Utah in a few weeks, but I won’t be able to do anything like that! Loving the colours of those rocks.

[@AmericasParks]

Enjoy your time in Utah... one of my favorites! And from us in the NY area... no more Canadian wildfire smoke! haha... lol! It's crazy here!

[@DestinationEarth]

@@AmericasParks I was just listening to the news this morning about that. It is crazy! I wasn't effected myself from the fires, but my best friend did loose their house - so like you, we are all hoping these fires will be contained and stopped soon!

[@markherrick3747]

I just got home last week from an 8000 mile, 17 day trip driving through the Western United States. I missed this place. :( So much to see in this world! Thank you Randy for continuing to share places you find with us.

[@AmericasParks]

Happy to hear you had an epic trip! Wow! Blessed to know you find the channel helpful!

[@54CFC]

Randy’s unite! 😂 In all seriousness, though, thank you for sharing!🥳

[@AmericasParks]

haha! Right on!

[@potatothorn]

spectacular video, you really capture the colors! we made a quick trip into cathedral valley once but did not get so far in as you, some of those colors way out there, WOW!! thanks for taking us with you

[@AmericasParks]

This was such a gem! Another majestic site in Utah!

[@kingstaff4]

What an amazing looking place. It’s from the minerals in the ground that cause all the colors?

[@AmericasParks]

Yes, that's what causes to vibrant colors. Thanks for watching!

[@RobertLWard]

Utah never disappoints. Seeing this spot from the air is amazing! We are heading out to Utah in 3 weeks with the whole clan. Can't wait to see more of what you visited on this trip! Have you checked out my 2 latest clips yet?

[@AmericasParks]

No, still need to catch up with your videos. Always enjoy them. Have a super trip!!

[@Jon.ventures]

Hey Randy, Awesome Drone Footage. I am actually headed to Capitol Reef National Park next weekend. I was thinking of driving to the Bentonite Hills but alittle hesitant that my rental can get stuck there lol. Is this an ATV tour that takes you there? Maybe that would be a better option for me

[@AmericasParks]

We rented the ATV in Hanksville and drove out ourselves." Hanksville Tours Adventure Center." Super easy as the Bentonite Hills are less than a mile down Cathedral Road. I saw some conventional cars out there. If the conditions are fine, I think you could made it it the first set of Hills.

[@base4267]

What kind of drone is that? The footage is amazing!

[@AmericasParks]

Just using a simple DJI mini mavic. Some color grading in the edit brought out some of the vibrance.

[@jgf01902]

I am road tripping with some friends in august and this place is on the list! Did you rent the atv or get a guided tour?? And if so where? I have been looking into renting some to get there but haven't been able to find anything close.

[@AmericasParks]

We went with: ATV Rental (no guided tour) Hanksville Tours Adventure Center [phone] 10 South, UT-95 Hanksville, UT 84734 Nothing fancy, but it got the job done. We camped at Duke's across the street. Hope you have a great time!

[@joyjoy534]

Plan to be at Capitol Reef NP in Oct. Is drone allowed at Cathedral Valley? Looking at the Official NP map, it seems the lower part to be just outside the east side of the park.

[@AmericasParks]

Not sure of the specific area, but if you have a park map, you can usually see where the NP boundary is. As long as you are outside that "line" you are (often) good to go.

[@fredfloyd34]

Heard those hills were radioactive...

[@AmericasParks]

News to me, but wouldn't be surprised. It was a wild composition of minerals.

[@TomSpurlock]

Did you access this area from Hwy 24?

[@AmericasParks]

Yes, must of the filming was a mile off Hwy 24.

[@margarethsieh4283]

if the road condition been good/dry, can a subaru outbck AWD make it?

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, should be no problem. We saw some basic 2WD cars on that road that day.

[@davidpiersall1727]

Did you rent the ATV in Hanksville?

[@AmericasParks]

Yes, at Hanksville Tours Adventure Center.

[@davidpiersall1727]

Thanks Randy.

[@the-Albino-Rhino]

Shhhhh, stop telling people about one of the best spots to visit in all of Utah. Next you'll tell them about Factory Butte, the Strike Valley, and Upper Muley Twist

[@AmericasParks]

haha.. you just revealed three more gems! :) The times have certainly changed everything with social media. If it's not me, it's a thousand others that will. Still, some the the really secret places I refuse to reveal the locations in my videos. Take care!

[@Chillaxing113]

He won't have to tell us about those places, you just did. 😂 But southern Utah is AMAZING! So beautiful! Yes now that we have heard about these other places Randy please visit them and share them with us. 😊 Thank you for sharing all of your videos with us!