Hiking Zion to Arches ep 13: Hayduke North of Canyonlands 4K

This section of my 2018 big hike took me from the Needles District in Canyonlands to across from Dead Horse Point. Much of the route was along the Hayduke Trail -- a notoriously dry, yet increasingly popular cross-country route. Highlights include: The Loop of the Colorado River, Indian Creek (formerly part of Bears Ears National Monument), Rustler Canyon, Lockhart Canyon and Basin, and one crazy squirrel.
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[@andrenashville]

Great editing. You have developed a rhythm/pace that keeps us engaged throughout the video. And looking forward to your next posting.

[@RyanSmith-jf9pt]

Love your videos!! The camera work is excellent, especially considering you only only have Mr. Shadow to help you! I give you so much credit for setting a camera up to have it show you walking away, or climbing up some rocks, etc. and then cutting to another view of you reaching the top. The work it must take to do it for so many takes and then edit it together must be tremendous and probably not even realized by so many viewers.

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks! I have a pretty good system for shooting (easy access to tripod/camera), but it can get tedious to walk back and forth at times! Putting it all together this time took MUCH longer than normal though. That's partially because of A) having more footage and B) the 360-degree content takes more work and processing time. I really do it all primarily for myself -- but I'm happy that others appreciate it as well.

[@utahdan231]

I went through hundreds of hiking Utah videos. Nobody is close to you with area, experience and period of time spent alone. And for this you have my biggest respect. This is a real hike. We share one thing , a love for Utah.

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks for watching and the comments. So many of my friends ask "why do you like the desert so much?" It doesn't appeal to everyone, but to those it does -- they tend to really love it!

[@martinforrester8249]

@@Acrossutah couldn't agree more. I've been hiking through my favourite State of Utah since 1982, camping(tent) not RV. I am now an oldtimer from Shropshire England with so many memories of trails I've travelled, will keep me and my children entertained for many years. Love your channel too Jamal, subscribed years ago. I now envy your youth.

[@johntuttle4486]

The girl on the Mt. House package just farted like in Blazing Saddles! Can I have some beans?

[@Acrossutah]

I think that is one of the conversations I imagined as well. 😁

[@WildernessMindset]

i have spent way too much time pondering that mountain house picture too haha. It's so staged and those people are way to clean.

[@gingerbread6614]

We feel like we are walking with you, we are elderly & love it.

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@jorgiesjog9904]

Thank you for sharing your amazing hike with all of us. I loved the shot of your shoes. That really puts it into perspective.

[@anitamitchell3452]

Thanks for the update ... looks like you are doing well ... Catch you eating that burger maybe. Enjoy, stay safe ... thanks for sharing.

[@clbgrmn]

I've really enjoyed these videos. Thanks for posting them!

[@JRoss707]

Awesome . How much of the Heyduke do you reckon you followed? Essentially the Heyduke excluding Grand Canyon, it seems. I’ve heard some stories of its difficulties.

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks. All total I've done most of the Hayduke in Utah and probably half of what's "under-the-rim" in the Grand Canyon. I haven't done the the "connector" stretches from Utah to the Grand Canyon and back (and don't really have a big desire to do those.) The Hayduke isn't too bad for those with desert hiking experience. But for hikers coming from established trail systems like the Appalachian Trail or even Pacific Crest Trail -- it can be much more challenge. One must remember it's a route and NOT a trail and finding the way can be tough at times. One also needs to carefully plan food/water resources. Thanks for watching! 🌞✌

[@joyouslily2982]

Good olé’ Mr. Shadow 😁

[@everythingis2495]

LMAO. The people laughing on the Mountain House. My backpacking friends and I have just agreed that "They are having such a killer time".

[@tedpeterson1156]

Marketing wankery. The food itself is usually overpriced shit in a poofy bag. They used to compress and vacuum seal their packages, to save room and no photographs. They recognized the bulk problem by re-intoducing it the "pro" line, with less food/higher price. Ordinary grocery foods are famous for this - scooped out bottoms to make the container seem larger, then stuff it in a box.

[@arnoschuster4392]

Awesome video! I love your humor and explanations and the scenery. The Hayduke is way up on my to do list.

[@Acrossutah]

Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍

[@lyndonreddick1888]

May 29, first indication of time of trip. That is pushin' it. More places not in Bears Ears. Unlike in the Mts of the Klamath they can't just take out a road- damn off roaders. I'm going to use this vid for visual reference, never been down by Canyonlands. Looks like awesome hiking. Remembering mucho agua. Yes, they do look geeky- mtn house! No- have explore- this is awesome- looks like the Grand Canyon- all spread out

[@Acrossutah]

There was a date at the beginning of part 1 (April 19th) and then in a few more episodes along the way. I probably should have shown it more though -- as I myself am always curious about the time of year when I see a video. I'll add the date to the text description for each video. 👍 Yep, chk out Canyonlands if you get the chance.

[@lyndonreddick1888]

I'm going to go next year, and use the backroads to access some of those places. Neat how you were near a road then veer off up or down some rugged canyon- and know the water spots. Years ago in Backpacker there was an article detailing 3 pretty good hikes, should have made myself go then (when I may not have owned a dog). It is still feasible with planning I guess. Hanksville was about as close as I got to this place Needles Outpost- sounds like a good starting point. Have the map, now modified, thanks to tRump Guess I missed date as I started on #3 Episode- thanks J

[@utahwanderlust700]

Fyi: There are two legal atv routes in Indian Creek Canyon. The first just crosses the creek once as the main Lockhart Basin road. The second is called Falls Missile trail, and it actually follows the creek bed in both directions for some distance. There used to be a sign at the west end of the downstream spur indicating the end of motorized traffic, but I heard that a flash flood took out the sign several years ago. In any event, the sign was way up from the intersection with Rustler Canyon, so the tracks you saw were from someone riding illegally in that section of Indian Creek. It is possible, though, that the driver was unaware they had gone too far down the canyon. I'm not excusing their actions, but if the sign is truly gone, they may not have known they were doing anything wrong.

[@tessw9744]

8:30 😂😂😂 hahahahahahaaa That's so funny. Seems like you got energized when your brain realized you were almost there.

[@travelanche6405]

I've watched your videos for a long time and I'm still amazed by the dedication on these trips. Over a month alone in the wilderness to reflect, and you even film the whole process. Sounds amazing and scary at the same time!

[@StereoSpace]

When you have vultures following you around on your hike, that's a bad sign!