Believe it or not: 30 years ago I saw a picture of that landscape in a German book. It was described as "hidden valley" in the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness between Utah and Arizona. I wanted to see that "hidden valley" on a trip to AZ. Nobody in Kanab and Page could tell me where it is. I asked a ranger who said:"You´ ll never find it!" But without a map or GPS, I seeked 3 days and .....found it! Without a permit! And I didn´t see any people! An adventure of my life. Now I´m 80 and see that fantastic video on my sofa!
@MukeshKaushalАй бұрын
@@rafaelrieck6655 You did a great job. Thanks for sharing your experience. I am also planning to visit.
@rafaelrieck6655Ай бұрын
@@MukeshKaushal I really hope, you`ll get a permit in the lottery!
@ThePrincessLeia6 күн бұрын
@@rafaelrieck6655 Thank you very much for sharing this amazing experience.
@GhalebJJaber10 күн бұрын
Amazing video very rich with important information, thanks
@heidic41Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video!!! We got a permit for November and this was super helpful.
@beehappee2883Ай бұрын
What a great video! Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m going to do this hike in Nov 2024 & was a little nervous about it but after seeing your video you’ve calmed my nerves. Thank you!
@Bluebird-wj4nj6 ай бұрын
It's good for folks to understand about this hike. I know people who went to all the trouble (and luck) to get a permit, and go there and not really know what they were doing and they never found the Wave! They got lost on the hike! This was back when they only let 20 people per day in. What a waste of a permit / opportunity. So, your video is very helpful!
@timothylinn6 ай бұрын
I've watched many videos about hiking to The Wave. This is hands down the best one. It's not even close. Thank you.
@linkpaivichit76514 ай бұрын
I wholeheartedly agree! Quality content indeed.
@swhite393Ай бұрын
Another great video. Thank you!!! You have added so many hikes to our "out west" trip coming up in September.
@ervinslens6 ай бұрын
Another brilliantly crafted episode bud, absolutely gorgeous and such a professionally executed video!
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
thank you!
@yakkobdi6 ай бұрын
Thanks for such a detailed info
@moto-rambler6 ай бұрын
Wow, a fantastic introduction to a fantastical place. Thx so much for all the work you put into this video!
@twwtb6 ай бұрын
Excellent video. The desert is very beautiful in the rain. IMO, that is the time to see it.
@ElectricTechAdventures4 ай бұрын
Thanks for producing this quality video showing exactly what to expect for logistics as well as the beauty of the destination!
@Hikingguy4 ай бұрын
You're welcome, glad it was helpful!
@daverly956 ай бұрын
Great video. We went here in September 2023, and it was an amazing experience. Your tips are spot on.
@Christina09256 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic hike! I did this with my family in April 2022 (my parents were 72 and 67 years old) and we had no problem! Short hike and not as difficult.
@alainvanlithАй бұрын
Amazing video! We were there in 2009 but didn't get lucky with the permit. Hope it stays beautiful for a very long time
@drone_boss20 күн бұрын
Finally, We got a permit! 5 years of 9 bucks a month!
@iowa_don6 ай бұрын
I have always wanted to hike to the Wave. Thanks for the detailed information.
@rkatrails6 ай бұрын
Very cool place, for sure! You tamed the hike to make it look doable. Certainly worth a trip to check it out.
@souettequinn46634 ай бұрын
Amazing hike/tour. I know I'll never get to hike this due to mobility issues...but I felt as close as I've ever been with this video. Thank you.
@Hikingguy4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you. Stay tuned for many more trail guides for beautiful spots...
@billbeyatte6 ай бұрын
Wow! Excellent primer. Now I just need a permit. Thanks
@EricThePilot5 ай бұрын
Excellent video! It really helps us get prepared for the visit! Thanks
@vivianesantos60062 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video it was incredible ❤
@jonnyzero06 ай бұрын
Beautiful hike, did it a couple years ago. Definitely worth the effort to snag a permit and get there. It took me 2 years to actually get one.
@EnglishFlorals6 ай бұрын
Out of this world! Thanks for sharing.
@k1k2lee6 ай бұрын
Thanks for that I might slip that in the end of the week,plan on bagging buckskin Gulch from wire pass
@watdahek26 ай бұрын
Just beautiful! Thank you.
@bryandexter78746 ай бұрын
Love your channel. Thanks for sharing all of the wonderful info.
@murphy193516 ай бұрын
This video is amazing. I'll be doing the hike solo and this video is a great resource.
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ventureswithlux3 ай бұрын
Well done and informative video
@madalinapodaru3626 ай бұрын
Hi, I came across your channel while looking for trails in this area . Waiting to see if we get the permit for July *fingers crossed * my 11 year old daughter is praying every day 😂 . Your video is Fantastic!
@steveschwartz61386 ай бұрын
Awesome. I did this in December 2023. I will never forget the beauty of this trail. I saw lots of bighorn sheep. i stopped at Old town Paria afterwards for more cool stripped rock formations.
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
Nice have never seen the sheep here, must have been pretty cool
@mandymitchell996 ай бұрын
Nice walkthrough, thank you ! I’m going to try it next week. I’ll be in the area.
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
Good luck, def worth the effort
@Linda-ju5df6 ай бұрын
Wow, congrats on getting a permit! I've been trying for years and still no luck . And thank you for the detailed guide. I never knew it was such a trek just getting to the Wave. Guess the necessity of actually looking up how to do the hike never came up yet lol.
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
I've gotten the permit a few times so far - I try in winter or summer (leave before dawn) - think the chances are better at those times than in spring / fall
@Christina09256 ай бұрын
I got a permit on Jan 1 for April. It is totally possible if you apply consistently for a year
@Bextasy4236 ай бұрын
Very informative..thanks for this video!!
@HuskyMike6 ай бұрын
Great guide. I'll definitely have to add this to the list. Seem like you could spend quite a bit of time just wandering around and exploring. I might have missed if you covered it but no backpacking/ backcountry camping, I assume?
@sierraseb33116 ай бұрын
Wow! What a great job !
@peterbedford26105 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Thanks
@ianmandel3526 ай бұрын
Great detailed video .. thanku
@lelandkelley21996 ай бұрын
Wow , I have to hike ! Thanks
@markpiller66082 ай бұрын
Very early you mention that you can hire a guide. I am interested. 1) Do I have to get a pass for the guide? 2) Do you have any resources on guides to choose from? If #1 above is required - then this is not an option for me. Great video and resources you have already supplied! Thank you
@Hikingguy2 ай бұрын
1 - yes 2 - never did it so I'd just Google it
@navihikes6 ай бұрын
Do the subway next 😄
@ltjadgn4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Hikingguy4 ай бұрын
Big thank you!!!!
@thomascorley72895 ай бұрын
Good job.
@joefarruggio19874 ай бұрын
Great video thank you. What time would you suggest hiking in May? I’ve read early morning and then around 3pm.
@Hikingguy4 ай бұрын
Yup, leave at dawn or earlier, or later in the afternoon. And double check with the forecast, it can always vary (warmer or cooler).
@joefarruggio19874 ай бұрын
@@Hikingguy great thanks. Hiked it in the morning. Your video was helpful.
@lilianm71516 ай бұрын
Awesome video, Thanks. For sue a bucket list hike. Btw, what equipment do you use to film?
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
For this one a DJI Pocket 3 and Sony A7siii
@SteveFelt6724 күн бұрын
Thanks for showing this, I tried for a week to get a permit and couldn’t get one. Anything else like it that doesn’t have a permit requirement?
@athenatong37685 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Where can I download the map that shows your favorite spots at the wave? Gpx5?
@Hikingguy5 ай бұрын
Link under video or go to HikingGuy.kcom
@marisamoreno7246 ай бұрын
Hey Cris, thanks for the video. Quick question on the permit if possible to answer; it notes that you are suppose to have a permit for both the North and South Coyote Buttes. My friend was awarded and I haven't look at the email but the permit was for the North so do we need to now apply for the South or does it give the option when confirming to also get the South. This permit process is a bit confusing.
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
I believe they are separate permits, there's no option to add on South (like when you can add Half Dome onto a Yosemite camping permit).
@VivianInTheOC6 ай бұрын
Looks incredible! Is overnight camping allowed there?
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
No overnights unfortunately
@ksmobile14 ай бұрын
It looks like a great place. Great job on the video and the detailed information. I remember beautiful place Antelope Canyon that we went to and was just amazed. I am wondering is a photography drone permissible I know national parks you can't do it and not sure if this is a state park or a national park
@Hikingguy4 ай бұрын
@@ksmobile1 Thank you and this area is a drone no-fly zone, but you could probably get some general nearby shots from the main road between Page and Kanab
@ksmobile14 ай бұрын
@Hikingguy thank you. Can't wait to visit this place
@LisaMoallemi6 ай бұрын
Any tips on how to score a permit when doing the on-line lottery? I have tried multiple times but no luck.
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
Pick the offseason and a weekday - I've scored a few times already doing it that way
@TomKolesar6 ай бұрын
Sorry you didn't have better weather for your adventure. At least it wasn't hot. I can tell an electronic map is ESSENTIAL. Would hate to get lost out there. Did you rent your Jeep in Cali or did you pick one up over there?
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
I've done this one in the summer before and clear in the winter, but never in the rain, this was the first time for that - makes the video harder to do but otherwise was great, nice and cool - and rented the Jeep in PHX as part of a larger trip in AZ - rental rates and airfare to PHX generally much better than Flagstaff or St George in my experience, just have to drive a couple hours more
@blandinemartinoli29746 ай бұрын
How it cannot be a national park ? Fantastic !
@Christina09256 ай бұрын
Very delicate
@refresh774 ай бұрын
When you pick up the tickets, does everyone in your party attend the safety briefing or can just one person attend it?
@Hikingguy4 ай бұрын
Just 1
@Cthomas136 ай бұрын
Been trying to get a permit for nearly a decade. Feel like there is a trick to landing a permit or a secret handshake. Can anyone clue me in?
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
I've got them weekdays in off season. Never on a weekend or popular months like Nov, etc.
@XAlpineSuptDN6 ай бұрын
Permits are on a lottery basis. That makes it much more difficult to go.
@Christina09256 ай бұрын
but there are no crowds
@polcore4435 ай бұрын
Can you take a drone?
@Hikingguy5 ай бұрын
nope
@finlaymd6 ай бұрын
The GPX file is a very short hike. Do you have one for the full 10mi?
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
I just checked it - it's all there. The tracks are one way.
@finlaymd6 ай бұрын
Not sure what I am doing wrong. Says distance 1.2mi. All the cool additional spots are marked but the path you highlight in your video is not laid out or at least I don't see it.
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
@@finlaymd I'm seeing it okay on my GPS after download - can you try the download direct from here: caltopo.com/m/9D4E9
@lesleymarie75046 ай бұрын
Where do you rent your truck from?
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
Avis
@NelsonMontiel-l7x6 ай бұрын
What happens if they catch u without a permit?
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
Ranger told me usually fine is $1500 but they can go up to $10k and prosecute for jail time if you do something really stupid
@CJspitz6 ай бұрын
Is it required to attend the orientation before the hike? Also, does the permit grant you to hike Wire Pass Slot Canyon/Buckskin Canyon Overlook?
@Hikingguy6 ай бұрын
Permit is good anywhere in North Coyote Buttes & Orientation is not mandatory
@CJspitz6 ай бұрын
@@Hikingguy thank you for your reply
@tommyxia948913 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I won't be attempting the lottery knowing that the private consulting company take advantage of the public NPS. And the influencers ruining this sacred space..