If You Like Arches National Park, You'll LOVE This Place! (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

In this video I meet up with a buddy to explore an area I've never been to that is reported to have the second-highest concentration of natural arches in the world, second only to the famous Arches National Park.
DATE FILMED: Late September 2021
** Loren's Instagram: / loreaneakins
** Loren's website: loreneakins.com/
► Adventure Know-How: adventureknowhow.com/
► The SUV RVing Website: suvrving.com/
► My online store (SUV camping/vandwelling/overlanding accessories & SUV RVing merch): KamchatkaGear.com
GPS COORDINATES, LINKS, etc.
** Video tour of Dennis's minivan: • Minivan Camper Convers...
** The kayaking adventure Dennis and I went on: • MY FAVORITE ADVENTURE ...
** My Arches NP book: amzn.to/3kK4Bqi
** Campsite: 39.09743, -108.79759
** Trailhead: 39.13722, -108.83346
** Window Rock Tower: 39.14135, -108.82919
** Hole in the Bridge Arch: 39.14652, -108.85173
** Centennial Arch: 39.14438, -108.84823
** Cedar Tree Arch: 39.14036, -108.84252
** RoadShower (I think this is the V1, and it's up to V4 now): yakima.com/products/roadshower
OTHER LINKS
** Gear I use: suvrving.com/gear
** SUV RVing the Book: amzn.to/2SUrtme (Affiliate link)
** The blog: suvrving.com
** Instagram: / suvrving
** My other KZbin channel: / tenkaraaddict
#adventure #travel #camping

[@tychosnova2896]

on behalf of all of us who are unable to hike anymore - I so appreciate you doing the walking, and filming, and showing us what's out there. Thanks Tristan! 👍😁🌲

[@thelakeman5207]

You are living how I did in my mid 20's. I miss those days. I relive it thru your videos.

[@loreneakins9752]

Hey thanks so much, the video looks great it was really cool chatting with you out there!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Loren. It was great meeting you and being able to enjoy your art. You've got talent! Happy travels.

[@lmErnest]

That first arche looks like Africa

[@SUVRVing]

You're right, it does! Thanks for watching.

[@cia1204]

Amazing remnants of the Genesis flood! So beautiful!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Marcia!

[@RangerMcFriendly]

Arches NP was my first full-time job and how I kickstarted my NPS career as an Interpretive Park Ranger. Worked near Rattlesnake Arches at Colorado NM in 2014-2015. I miss living in Grand Junction. Such an awesome town.

[@ritzbitz1905]

This is amazing! 4 hrs from our home base in Denver! You can have Arches and the crowds….give me this place….never knew it existed!

[@cynthiaa5160]

When you were walking up to the first arch, the left side looked like the profile of an old man. My first thought was Ebanezer Scrooge, probably because I am watching your video while decorating! Very cool place. Thanks for showing us.

[@bobv5806]

I saw that too, very cool.

[@michaelmark3994]

ya i noticed it to . funny when you wnt to the other side i was looking to see what it looked like but it just maybe looked like a deer skull or something

[@frankjacoby9460]

Me too! Great hike!

[@SUVRVing]

I'll have to go back and take a look! Thanks Cynthia.

[@dannyreynolds2751]

It looked like a reverse image of Africa to me

[@tracym2164]

Thank you, Tristan. I appreciate that you explore and showcase lesser known areas that one may overlook/miss as the focus of most videos is largely on the more "touristy" sites.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Tracy!

[@papergenius94127]

Love the arches. Appreciate the tour. Thank you Dennis also.

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

This was really amazing. You always find such beautiful places. Thank you from Texas!

[@mkkrafts9261]

Thank you for showcasing this area! I will definitely put this on my Must visit list. Your friend was a great addition the episode! I'd watch the two of you bantering anytime. And what a great gift! I'm sure that shower will benefit you on long trips.

[@davidmenebroeker6885]

Love the arches and the isolation ❣️

[@3generations393]

I love this video Tristan! Even when I was younger I could not imagine coming back down from one of these arches. Thank you so much for filming & sharing with us. May God bless you & your beautiful wife with many more adventures to share with the world 🙏✌️🌎💞

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate it 😁

[@ceceliaroberts1475]

We used to call those holes in arches, keyholes. Love this video! So many arches! I envy Loren, his artwork was amazing! He get's to enjoy one point at a time. I will definitely visit his site. Thanks for video!☺

[@linsun6650]

Thank you for taking us on your journey, I got to enjoy it live without risking, since I had two nasty falls and not very good at climbing. Your filing is the best, the angels, perspectives, etc

[@LindaJohnson-pg7zk]

WOW, another fabulous adventure!! Thanks for taking us along!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobv5806]

Thanks for showing us these wonderful places and how accessible they really are. We're planning to spend more time in SW Utah in the future and love watching your videos.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Bob! SW Utah is great. Lots of interesting stuff to see and do there.

[@sharondavis8003]

Beautiful arches. Love all the different colors in the rocks which are breathtaking. Great job 👏🏻 🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Sharon!

[@barbarapadgett5538]

Thanks for taking us along. You make us feel like we are on a guided tour! This was a fabulous adventure!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Barbara!

[@ytubechannel997]

What a great video. So enjoyed the breathtaking scenery. Really appreciate the effort you put into your videos when you show the scale of the rock formations. Love the scarcity of crowds.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@nathanwilson6670]

Such a beautiful place. Another place to put on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@GlennSSmith]

Just subscribed..Great job on your videos. They are concise, comprehensive and literate and very enlightening as to what is do-able and what is not...I've got some catching up to do.

[@barneyrubel8703]

The first arch hole is a map of South America or Africa on the flip side.

[@SUVRVing]

You're right!

[@debradavison1381]

Looks like so much fun!!

[@sallyfromthevalley9724]

Very breathtaking to me💕 I imagine how these were formed over the thousands of years

[@tomthatcher7757]

The colors are gorgeous 😍. I love the no people! I have been to Arches twice and as you know lots of people. I really enjoyed this ☺️. Thanks 😊.

[@helenvwalker7919]

What amazing structures!

[@1020LAStep]

That was really awesome. Thanks for letting me know about this location.

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Thanks for taking my on your arches adventure as it brought back memories of doing this hike. Great arches and a rough road. We also climbed up the moki step, when I was younger. Saw your video on Sand Dunes because we were considering a visit. We’re based in Montrose so have explored many of the Colorado and Utah adventures. Just got back from the San Rafael Swell with lots of footage to edit. Thanks for sharing you adventures. 😀👍

[@CarolinaCampervan]

We bought a camper van earlier this year and our maiden voyage was out west (mainly in the Utah area), your videos helped prepare us and got us VERY excited about our new adventures! This is a beautiful hike, have to add it to our next trip!

[@kathleenmahoney6657]

What an amazing day! Thanks for taking us along with you and Dennis, Tristan. Your entire trip has been fantastic. Enjoy your family time; you’ve earned it!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Kathleen!

[@sewandembmom12]

Thank-you! Went to Arches, Canyonlands, Goblin Valley, Dead Horse SP, Bridal Veil Falls and Watache Forest in October. Loved them all other than how crowded Arches was. We went midweek. When we drove by it in the morning on the weekend- Monday the lines getting in were crazy.

[@sandyverwys770]

What a cool place! Beautiful!

[@nancywolfe1983]

I love , love ,love, your videos. You do excellent drone videos.

[@galensmith1257]

Excellent alternative to Arches! Please continue to provide updates on your Yukon build from suboverland (mine is on order), cost of ownership, unanticipated repairs, etc.

[@SUVRVing]

Will do! Thanks.

[@wildzenventures]

Great video as always! Beautiful views, happy trails.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@saltydawg6817]

Hope you had a safe and happy holiday. Love the video… Can’t wait to go. Be safe and be well.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks! Yep, we had a great Thanksgiving 👍

[@dougbourdo2589]

Very Cool location with amazing features. Definitely a bucket list destination.

[@lindapeterson5810]

Fantastic trip!

[@dianemurphy7625]

I just started following you. Had never heard of this place. Gorgeous! Love your videos!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Diane!

[@eveostay]

Very cool hike! BTW, we were alone at arches out at Double O -- coincidentally my favorite spot there :)

[@cheryl7917]

Another beautiful video, Thanks for sharing!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@krisg3984]

Those were true meaning of the word Awesome !!

[@AdventuresWithDanaJodie]

Another place to explore. Thanks for scoping these places out.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@mycocoaone]

I had never heard of this place! Thanks.

[@rachelharmon4835]

Got all excited by the idea of discovering a new destination and then learned that it's my own town. McInnis is my favorite local hiking gem; so glad to see it highlighted!

[@SUVRVing]

Lol it's a great place, for sure! You're lucky to have it in your backyard.

[@nashtn11]

Very interesting,Thank you guys🙏

[@smallworldadventures1985]

This is right in my backyard. There are some fantastic lesser known areas to explore. Hope you had a wonderful time in Colorado.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, it was great!

[@bettyvanwhite6745]

One shot you took of the tower, I saw a lions head...great video, my hands were sweating...looks like a great hike.

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you so very much for sharing awesome 👍😊

[@danm2173]

I was waiting for one of you to say that the arch in the tower was shaped like Africa. At 5:17 it looked like a key hole. I'm only at 11:55-12:05 now & I already know this is my favorite part. There is nothing as amazing as ear ringing quiet in all that vastness. Great place & awesome video.

[@SUVRVing]

Quiet is underrated, for sure! And it didn't occur to me at all at the time that it looked like Africa 😄

[@danm2173]

@@SUVRVing If you would've set the camera on a tripod at the 12:00 min mark for 20 mins staring out at the beauty of silence, no movement or talking I would totally watch that. If you ever take requests that would be mine, I need my fix. Really great video & I plan on rewatching this one.

[@johnsimpson8198]

Awesome video man, loved the scenery, great place to go check out!

[@SUVRVing]

It's definitely worth the visit!

[@mitzilickliter3879]

Loved this video!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@missannthrope365]

I love how you use your friend for recon to see if climbing is doable 😂 Great video once again Tristan. Thank you.

[@SUVRVing]

Gotta make the most of it when there are two of you! 😁

[@florencerozner2344]

Wow this trip was beautiful . Thank you for sharing a. New adventure

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Florence!

[@bevliechty1161]

Tristan your so good at your videos. Thanks for entertaining this old grandma

[@lindamartin2045]

Marvelous! All the beautiful layers in red rock. You and Dennis seem to have fun together, would be nice to see him in more of your videos. Thank you. Take care.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, it's always fun when we're able to meet up for an adventure. Thanks Linda!

[@nickvh548]

So cool. Love me some red rocks and arches, hate crowds so definitely this one’s going on the short list. Thanks for sharing!

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, sounds like your kind of place! Thanks Nick.

[@llorylloyd]

All of you videos have epic views. Yes I remember the river camping trip video. One of you took a dip in the water. It was different than what you usually do so I enjoyed it. Have a safe trip home.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, that was me who took the unplanned swim 😄

[@JF-fv6ld]

Thanks for another nice video. I always enjoy watching you explore new places and explaining them. If you ever get east of the Mississippi, you should check out Red River Gorge State Park Kentucky. There is over 100 arches and I believe, 14 that you can drive to within a half mile hike. It's a beautiful place. Took the kids there 20 some years ago. My favorite was whistler's Arch, it's a small one but it's like standing in front of an air conditioner, The way the warm air rises up and funnels through it like a Venturi.

[@DavesEpicPhoneShots]

Another great adventure my friend. Fantastic scenery!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Dave!

[@lea801]

So much beauty!

[@SUVRVing]

Sure is!

[@Robintix]

Lived here thirty years and love it here😍

[@SUVRVing]

It's a great place!

[@Crmcdizzle]

beautiful views of arches thank you

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching.

[@CactusAtlas]

Well, this is going on the list! Always after a place with low crowds and this seems to fit the bill. Really digging the arch with the hole in it. SUPER interesting features! Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mickju]

Wow! I really like this place. I had no idea it existed. Thank you for educating me.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@GeorgeAmodei21]

Unreal! Wow!... ☺️👍

[@peterboddie3904]

We love Rattlesnake Arches. We included the hike in 2nd edition of our book The Hiker's Guide to Colorado in 1991 as part of a much longer hike out through Pollock Canyon. I have a funny story about the last arch (#9) from just a few years ago. We are much older and a bit rounder than when we did our first hiking guide in 1984 and in our other trips to Rattlesnake Arches. Anyway, we hiked the loop that you described, but when we got to the last arch to climb up and out, but we could not make it up that spot where those foot holds have been carved (they were not there then - must be very recent). The more we tried and failed, the more tired we got, until we were totally exhausted. It was the end of the day and there were no other hikers around to help. We sat down to rest and to contemplate going all the way back via the loop, most of it in the dark, when we heard some voices. A young couple appeared and immediately started scrambling up to the point where we had given up and were sitting. It was Jason , the son of my wife's cousin (so a cousin) and his fiance Kristin. Jason had grown up in Mesa, CO but had moved to Nevada. He just happened to be back visiting and we had not seen him in years. Anyway, Jayson scrambled up the steep spot like it was nothing, then helped us up. We felt pretty old, but appreciative of the help. What are the chances of meeting someone you know in a wilderness area at the precise moment when you needed their help? For those, like us, no longer so fond of scrambling, there are a couple of alternatives to the hike described in the video. One is to go in the opposite direction using the butt slide technique to get down through the arch (or in and out the same way as contemplated by the end-of-trail sign). And the other, much shorter and easier hike, is to stay on the top of the plateau and look down on the arches from above. Their are side trails along the rim and an old jeep trail along the ridgetop that is easiest to follow on the return.

[@gordonvanlieshout8134]

Nice video. Thanks for showing us places we can not hike to see. Our walks/hikes are limited to ebike rides/trails now. Our bodies at 61 +71 are a bit worn out. Love your videos.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Gordon, I appreciate you guys watching and commenting!

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Stunning area!!!

[@SUVRVing]

It really was!

[@mrdean7206]

I love your adventurous spirit

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@charleneruben2966]

Never heard of this place, pretty cool! We love places with little to no crowds.

[@SUVRVing]

It's a bit of a bumpy ride to get out there, but you guys could definitely do it in the truck! It's worth the drive.

[@herniedog4641]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures and videos with us. We are going out in a Tacoma with a gazelle t4 soon. Wife and I are in our 70s.

[@SUVRVing]

Sounds fun! Thanks for watching.

[@amyharris7337]

Great alternative to Arches! Thanks, Tristan.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching, Amy!

[@deniseflygirl]

The hole in the 1st arch reminded me of South America. I’m in Denver so I’m gonna check this place out next year. Nice!

[@SUVRVing]

It's definitely worth the drive!

[@JF-fv6ld]

It did to me too, and then from the other side it looked like Africa.

[@yaquelinesabina2471]

Wow this is incredibly beautiful 🤩🙏🏻

[@SUVRVing]

It really was!

[@williambingham2459]

Thanks for sharing. Might just be on the old bucket list if I don't get to kick the bucket first! 71+ ha!

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks William!

[@genekied]

Wow!!! All those years in Colorado and I never heard of this place. It's definitely on the list now, my RV won't get very far down the road but my dirt bike will get me to the trailhead. Fruita is known more for it's growing mountain biking popularity so it's not surprising that there wasn't many people around.

[@SUVRVing]

It's definitely worth making the trek out there! You'll enjoy it, I think. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesbrooks3664]

Right I just found out about them too but I found them looking around on Google maps.

[@thelmahenriques6454]

Just "WOW" !!!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@janewolf4541]

Even though west central Colorado, is my home, ( actually I am closer to Grand Mesa) I still love seeing the beauty here. Thank you Tristan, and Dennis.

[@SUVRVing]

You live in a great area!

[@joyouslily2982]

Spectacular!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@sallyfromthevalley9724]

Very cool shower too💕💕

[@michaelmark3994]

great video loved it beautiful place

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@yauck1]

Much appreciate the video! My partner does not enjoy outdoors as I do, and I don’t think I can go there myself, so I think the chance of me going to this place in my lifetime is slim. Hope the place stays less touched so the beauty of the Mother Nature can pass down to generations.

[@SUVRVing]

Me too! Thanks for watching.

[@gaywalker4387]

Loved it!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Gay!

[@415sassyfre]

Very beautiful time for a cool beer

[@SUVRVing]

It was a warm one, for sure!

[@davidgodley521]

I'm now in Quartzsite Arizona, all the way from Charleston SC.

[@jamesbrooks3664]

So I found this just looking around on Google maps before this video and put it on my itinerary. There is another way to get to the arches from the NE side but its a 14.5 mile hike! My dad actually lived in that little town of Glade Park.

[@gadams8160]

Good morning Tristan. Hope you had a good cooler Thanksgiving. Some times, those are the best, even without gravy.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, we had a great Thanksgiving. We got takeout and just hung out as a family 😁

[@LostOnLandAgain]

I never knew that place existed. How cool!

[@SUVRVing]

That's what I'm here for! 😁

[@1ACL]

Nice trip!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@hopehealsinternationalmini4291]

Nice adventure! Thanks

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@dwj6503]

I've been there a couple times 30 some years ago. We didn't see anyone! Nice place! Very warm in the summer.

[@SUVRVing]

Yeah, it must be pretty brutal out there in summer. It was hot in October!

[@markmark2080]

I've studied that area on maps and Google Earth, but never got into it or realized how special it was...Really enjoyed the video, easy to track on Google Earth.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Mark, it's a great area!

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Yay!

[@wildeescape]

Excellent content and location. I have been looking at those showers for a while and am very interested in what you think about them.

[@christiankid2854]

Hello tristan i'm your biggest fan and also my dad name Bob Hubbard he liked the video that you were in the deadliest mountain ever, But im very happy and be safe and my family and your family named Cassy and Browser the dog i hope there will be safe we ARE BIGGEST FAN Ever (ABFE) thank you to create this video see you on saturday!!!!!

[@SUVRVing]

Hi Andrey (and dad)! Thanks so much for watching the videos! I'm glad you like them 😁

[@LookOutside...]

thanks for the video. definitely adding to my list of places to go. and its only a 3 hrs drive from me

[@SUVRVing]

Then you should definitely visit! Thanks for watching.

[@TwilightedForever1]

So this is what I've learned thus far from this video: Caves can become arches (after a vast amount of time). Towers can also become arches (after a vast amount of time). Time. ⏳