THE BEST ANCIENT RUIN HIKE IN AMERICA - THE DEVIL'S CHASM - Sierra Ancha Cliff Dwellings, Arizona

The Devil's Chasm is a very difficult Ancient Ruin hike in the Sierra Ancha Wilderness of Arizona. These cliff dwellings were created by the Salado people. We hiked 9.6 miles round trip in very tough terrain to see the ruins for ourself.
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[@donaldpruett852]

Gentlemen, you are in the most scenic and protected Indian ruins in the state. Protected not by man, but by nature. The remoteness and difficulty of access protects this place from the average week-end vandals. I'm 79 and have lived here most all my life (10 years old). I'm a retired firefighter and avid outdoorsman. You address the snake issue. You are right be very vigilant. A Diamondback rattler can strike you anywhere below the knee. A more aggressive Mohave rattler can hit you at thigh height. The closest medical help is a double wide trailer in Young with a Heli-pad in front of it. You'd have to get a ride South by helicopter to either Globe, Arizona or West over Roosevelt lake to Mesa. Same with a broken leg or other crippling injury. I notice the guy being photographed has low cut sneakers on instead of over the ankle hiking boots. For the area you are in this is a poor choice in footwear. You came in off SR 288. Turn off on Cherry Creek Rd was just pass the bridge over the Salt river. Cherry Creek Rd is FS #203. About a mile or so back from this in site was working ranch that would likely be your first choice for first aid help. Have fun and be extremely careful.

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

Thank you for lending your expertise, and giving a warning on snakes. Something not mentioned very often in these videos. I used to live in the Southwest, and on my hikes, I would always be on the outlook for rattlesnakes. Also, I woukd never hike without wearing boots or long pants, or a hat.

[@INCREDHISTORY]

Thank you sir! You’re right, we were not optimized for this trek! Pinning your comment to highlight the reality of the trek for anyone that wants to make it out.

[@tracyjames2046]

Payson here, you really know what you are talking about. This is a high risk/high reward hike that few are really qualified to take on. Between injury’s do to loose rocks and the local fauna it should be a hard no for less experienced or solo hikes. Im pleased the brought us along, if only I were much younger…

[@tracyjames2046]

I’ve heard of this place my whole life and regret no going when I was still in good shape it’ is truly spectacular

[@lifehunter6426]

I appreciate you recording the hike along with the dwellings. I'm 60 with health issues and your video is the only way I'll ever see this. Thank you.

[@Johnketes54]

Anybody 30 years onwards would be pushing it unless they've recently left the army or similar,

[@INCREDHISTORY]

@@Johnketes54 I’m 34 in a few weeks.

[@INCREDHISTORY]

I’m so glad you took the time to watch it through! I got more cool hikes coming soon.

[@Johnketes54]

​@@INCREDHISTORYI was still handstands at 33 and hiking up till 50, But not what you are doing clambering over rock's ever higher, It's not the hight but the rate off you falling diminishes, You probably don't think about it, I didn't on my motorcycle in the search for more power more adrenaline but i was in my 20s, Relexes are slower as you get older, Many "macho's" in my area passed their test (motorcycle,licence for a bigger machine) on a 250cc 20 years ago and get a 1000cc Japanese bike and wrap themselves around a lamp post 6 in the past 10 years just in my area alone, I would fallen of that cliff face tiny footpath full off scree(loose rock) probably would have cardiac arrest 🤣. Sitting in my chair watching was more than enough "excitement" for me

[@INCREDHISTORY]

@@Johnketes54 I think about falling every time I am out! One life to live but we are very cautious. 🙏

[@judyklein3221]

Tough hike but oh so beautiful! My husband and I used to have adventures like this but he has passed and I'm heading for 78. Thank you for allowing me to see this through your eyes!💕

[@INCREDHISTORY]

Thank you for watching it all the way through! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@ShirleyDrake-xx2cs]

How are you liking your seventies. I am 74 myself . Covid did a number on me and my husband a few years back(2020-2021): after that we have become old! It did permanent damage to both of us. I am actively seeking something to get involved in to give me motivation to even get up in the morning. Actually, I kind of feel like I have Covid right now. No taste to anything, sore throat and sinus headache, body aches, low grade fever. Back 2020/21, my fever was so high I was hallucinating. My son and I are both RNs, he sat with me almost all the time. We have been half hearted preppers for a long time now, so we have an oxygen concentrator and a pulse oxi meter.. so we did ok. I got the vaccination because I figured another bad round of Covid would kill me. Anyway I have had it about nine times. Almost every time I go shopping I get sick. Anyway enough about that. Maybe you won’t mind answering my post, so I can know how you are making it. If you don’t mind, tell me what area of the country you are from. I live in Northern Alabama.

[@pattyblevins2765]

Gargling saltwater after I had Covid in 2021 and got my taste back. I would gargle 2-3 times a day, I googled loss of taste and smell and found a helpful video and read people’s comments on KZbin what other people did. Worked for me. I read a comment about taking some large does of vitamin B after the flu or Covid helps get your strength back. For maybe a week. Because they get depleted.

[@jonianderson6848]

At 70, I could never go on this type of adventure anymore. Watching you guys takes me there vicariously & I'm thoroughly enjoying the trip. Thank you.

[@Alvin-f6r]

enjoying the trip, heh,heh. Rock on.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Well, you could. Just take an EPIRB for a helicopter ride out. But you might have to pay.

[@lulufulu4867]

You are a good big brother, acknowledging your brothers strength, encouraging and validating. It’s very nice to see.

[@INCREDHISTORY]

There’s no one I would trust more than him out in the back country! Thanks for watching!

[@dagmaranja888]

I agree! Watching from Germany!

[@tarrahbarker24]

I thought he was racing ahead being competitive !! Your a great brother !!

[@Dee-c1e]

We need more of the human kindness in our world 🙏✌️🌎

[@markwilsdon9141]

I'm 65 and can't hike anymore, thanks for all of this!

[@INCREDHISTORY]

You’re welcome Mark!

[@Justjan66]

Ditto

[@Sadee8]

I am truly exhausted watching you guys climb. Hearing you breath really puts it into perspective the sheer climb you’ve been doing. I’m almost 65 and not in good health so this is the only way I’ll ever see this. So thank you for taking this incredible journey so we can appreciate this beautiful place.

[@janerainsford8996]

You two are making wonderful memories. I’m old and the older I get the more I remember of my healthy years. I loving watching people do what I used to do outdoors.

[@MDTAR15]

That's a pretty gnarly hike... Walking out on that cliff ..dude.. You got balls that clank ..lol

[@PeteKiefer]

I’m getting too old to do a hard hike like this, therefore I really appreciate this video document you lads have produced. Thank you. What a trip it would be to spend the night up there… Take care you two and keep up the explorations. I’ll check out your book. Sincerely, Pete

[@INCREDHISTORY]

Thanks Pete! I have more KZbin videos of hiking coming soon. I hope you enjoy the book!

[@marcogonzaba3141]

There is another one on the other side if you keep driving like you are going to young. I haven’t done that hike in a while. Your video sure is motivating me to get my a$$ back out there. You can feel the energy of the people who use to live there. Great video

[@kathyhudson4352]

Y'all make a very difficult trail look easy, and in 100+ heat. I'm not able to hike anymore so thank you for showing me this beautiful area and the amazing views.

[@INCREDHISTORY]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching

[@charleswonderling521]

Thanks you guys for bringing back old memories. Never went where you just did but spent many weekends and such exploring much of Az. Hiked alot in the Sierra Anchas, Superstitions and mostly everywhere there. I now live in Iowa, where we don't have any mountains to block our view. Sarcasm. I was an archaeologist by passion. Spend a night in an old casa or ruin and it will help to awaken you in many ways. You seem respectful, keep up the journey and thanks from a fellow traveler.

[@PeteKiefer]

Spending a night up there, WOW! I bet you have some stories to tell. Young people and their camera phones are doing amazing things. And we get to watch from the safety of our homes. Wonder video these young men made. I’m impressed. Thank you Pete

[@tomedwards1078]

I enjoyed your video very much. The first time I hiked Devil's was in 1989. It is REMOTE, amazing and incredibly beautiful. The hike is tough and dirty. It is a long way from anywhere on a rough road. There is no reliable cell service and if something happens someone will have to drive a significant way out to find service. At a minimum help will be many hours away. There is no easy place to land a helicopter. In warm weather you are more likely to run into a snake or two than not and the canyon is filled with poison ivy. This area can also receive snow in the winter. That all being said, if you are fit and prepared go for it because it's worth every ounce of energy. Please respect it. Thanks

[@elizabethhay4811]

Cell service in 1989?

[@notyermonkey2134]

You forgot something... to acknowledge the incredible People who Built that mind blowing structure in it's unbelievable location on a Cliff face. And... despite the hardships; least Emergency "Helicopter" services.

[@Dee-c1e]

Guys, I can t thank you enough for the tour. I am 70 and with the help of guys like you ,we can learn in life till that last moment . Be safe ❤,🙏🙏👍✌️🌎

[@NancyJones-v3t]

I can certainly see why they went up there, the Safety, water, and hunting those mountains would’ve had plenty game, of all kinds

[@yigodude653]

One of my easiest hikes yet.. glad I joined you guys.

[@steveunderhill5935]

Thata boy! Watch for snakes

[@jonhenke1504]

That had to be a small tribe or small family who built this place over years and I'm sure they were safe from almost anyone!! What an incredibly wonderful place to hide in specially if it was cold outside and you had a nice warm fire inside there!! I imagine they could have lived there year-round if they wanted to cuz there's a lot of deer and squirrels and rabbits in the area. Anytime I see a place like this I just am blown away imagining what their lives must have been like?!? To live your entire life never hearing a single mechanical sound or a jet over head!

[@petergomez6991]

Remember helms gate from lord of the rings?

[@Logan-wb3yn]

When life was worth living, now it’s just $$$$$

[@dianamoedinger9387]

That was beautiful! @jonhenke1504 Beautiful discretion! Coming from a german that can't write english very well. I wish I could have come along.

[@Ddax-td7qy]

So sorry to be a "wet blanket," but those people lived in fear. It seems so clear that these places were "last redoubts" of a hunted remnant.

[@Dovahkiin0117]

@@Logan-wb3ynlife always been work one way or another my guy Wanna grind for that scrilla or till the ground

[@JosephMozdziock]

Made this hike several times back in the late 70's and 80's, on my first visit all 3 stories of the tower were intact with interior plastered walls and artifacts in place.

[@craigherbert200]

I did that hike about 20 years ago. It was probably February are March. I could never imagine doing it in July I lived in Arizona from 96 to 08. Now I'm back in Florida again. I always regret not going to Pueblo runes Which is also in that same area

[@Cobbmtngirl]

What an amazing hike! And the reward appears to be worth it. Just amazing that the ancients lived up there & traversed those very trails regularly. They must have been very strong & hardy people. Thanks for taking us along!

[@phlebgrl6064]

Incredible how this was built out of nowhere and remains in such good condition now. It just takes your breath away! Thank you for putting in the time and work it took to hike there and sharing it! I’m a new sub today

[@TRountree54]

Wow! Pretty exhilarating hike guys. Glad you were together. Danger around every corner, tree. But you made it! Congrats. What a view and the ancient ruins. There’s more questions than answers as to why they chose to build/settle in such a remote place.

[@sheripacori2097]

Thanks for taking us with you on this hike to Devils Chasm in Arizona. I am enjoying the scenery, streams, trees, cliffs, rocks, and dwellings.. Can hardly believe the steepness that you guys are climbing. Such master builders in these ancient structures. They might have built up there for safety from their enemies. Thanks guys

[@JamesRobertSmith]

Good grief! What a tough hike, but an EXCELLENT payoff!

[@Bluebird-wj4nj]

Wow, that is a beautiful and challenging hike. Think it's just beyond my ability at this stage, unfortunately. I've done several ancient ruin hikes, but that one is really amazing! and I had never heard of it before. The trail by the ruins looked scary!! Thanks for sharing the scenery!

[@noreenmadden3028]

I was hiking along with you when you said the word that I hate unless I have a shovel in my hand.I was getting weary when you finally stopped for a wee minute, all I wanted to do was get in that water.I also saw 2 plants that I have.The temperature I can live with as I have higher 45cl or130+ for a lot of the year.You will sleep well tonight.Love what you are doing.Thank you, Noreen Australia 🦘

[@mikecarr1484]

At first my wife and I were all like why live so far up in the cliffs. Then we remembered about people. I am about to move into a cliff face.

[@jilllesman2301]

Thank you for hiking this for so many of us that all too old to go alone. The beauty is just breathe taking. I wouldn't have seen this without brave people like you.

[@MarkScheidemann]

Best hike I've ever been on,wish we were friends when I was younger.

[@carolyngray2847]

That was an epic gnarly trek, thank you!! Drew is a mountain goat 😅, and i think you also qualify after that hike!! I am 63, and it made me think, why the heck did i smoke??!!...because what you two just did, would be my happy place, climbing, hiking etc. Damn!!! 😊 Thx again xxx

[@INCREDHISTORY]

Never too late! Thanks for watching!

[@terrygirgich643]

amazing footage, thanks for making this. can't believe this hasn't gotten more views yet. the T shaped windows are so bizarre

[@INCREDHISTORY]

Thank you! I appreciate that. This was one of my favorite hikes I have ever done!

[@rosalindguthrie897]

I feel like I'm hiking with you and I need a rest! 😅 Hearing you breathe like that! I'm 68 and know I won't be hiking like that. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@Colby168]

The water is sometimes running down that dry waterfall and you have to go on the left which is harder and it’s helpful to have the rope. When its dry you can go right up the middle or right with no rope.

[@kandeeblake6166]

So cool!!!! I couldn’t wait till you got to the ruins. And you had the place to enjoy just the two of you. No crowds.

[@marlenehellmann8223]

When I was young, I had a little taste of hiking and mountain climbing, it was fun. However when you mention rattle snakes you lost me. I will let you have that hike. I am a 71 year old women, have trouble walking on level ground. I sure enjoy watching this, good luck.

[@Shalompaz-m7w]

That place looks like a snake sanctuary.

[@frankbalowski1074]

That was awesome. Thank you for sharing your amazing hike

[@shirleyrichards2514]

Thanks for sharing. I truly enjoy your videos and it is a great learning experience 🦋

[@INCREDHISTORY]

My mispronunciation of chasm has upset many of you. Thanks for watching! If you would like to support my work, please consider purchasing a copy of my book, Enigmatic North America: Legends, Oddities, and Controversial History. There are over 200 high quality photos in this book and it is full of mind-blowing information. Available in paperback snd ebook on Amazon! Thanks for the support! Link to my book -www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLK35R13

[@monkeysuncle2816]

That's just a sign of someone who has done a lot of reading, but sadly, doesn't have much opportunity to use it amongst others.

[@danajewell1390]

I don’t think you have to go 18 miles. Any chance you guys missed the other ruins in the middle of the screen in your video at 39:45? It would be in the same layer of rock Stratta that you guys are standing in only just across the canyon. You’ll see four rectangular openings there. Maybe you two talked about it off camera and forgot to mention it? Loved this video and wished I was there. Of course, I could be wrong. Again at 40:45?

[@INCREDHISTORY]

@@monkeysuncle2816 What?

[@monkeysuncle2816]

@@INCREDHISTORY when was the last time you needed to describe a chasm to someone?

[@eatmyshorts1984]

You fellas weren't really prepared for this place. But that's ok most people aren't neither were we our first time out. 🙂

[@dancofran]

Spectacular climb! Thanks for bringing the experience back for the rest of us to see!

[@frankducett9]

If you keep it up you might be still going strong in 50 years. Don't stop. I'm 77 this year.

[@carolinemcnulty6169]

Hats off to you both for having the physical strength to do such a climb, That was super exciting - as seen from my chair in South Australia

[@reb4898]

Thanks for taking us along. Hot hike but worth it .

[@hbarcelogomez6122]

Brother, brother don’t go out on the ledge! Whooooa, what a view. Yes, sooooo brave! Thank you … Godspeed.

[@dmdavis4551]

Epic doesn't even come close... OMG...Thank you both for sharing this video.

[@lisakaye3935]

Aaah! Awesome adventure! This isn’t a place I would brave so I’m thrilled to be able to see inside of the ruins 😁

[@this-is-slammin-549]

I wish I knew guys like yourselves. People I know don’t like difficult hikes. Thanks so much for filming this. I absolutely love ruins and petroglyphs/pictographs. I will never probably see this one for sure. It seemed a bit out of my skill level. And the fact most of my hikes are solo. That was awesome!

[@INCREDHISTORY]

You know your limits better than anyone but keep in mind we did this in the middle of summer (not recommended). If you took your time in the fall and really went at a pace you could handle, you could do it. Find someone to go with!

[@this-is-slammin-549]

@@INCREDHISTORY I just came back from a month in Arizona and New Mexico. Wish I had stumbled on this video before my trip. I definitely would have checked it out and at least pressed as far as I could. You guys have a great little channel here. I love this stuff. I just started digging into the channel tonight. I just ordered your book.

[@davidf1712]

Thank you guys for doing this video. I've lived out here for 20 years and always wanted to do this hike/canyoneering trek. I'm too old to do it now so it was nice to see it here on your channel.

[@yaddahaysmarmalite4059]

i cried tears watching this. thank you for sharing. those people worked hard! to survive. there must have been something going on to push them to such an extreme.

[@cindytappe6486]

Wow. Thats some place this old girl cant go. Wonderful to see. Thank guys.

[@daizamaker-jerrybraswell1997]

Thank you so much for making these videos! They are excellent for guys like me that can’t hike like this any longer. Well made👍

[@INCREDHISTORY]

You’re welcome! I have a lot more videos if you would like to check them out :)

[@mlgauss60435]

Oh, to be that young again! Thank you for taking us along on that difficult trek! The waterfalls and bird calls were awesome, too. Hike on, bros!

[@elizabeth415]

Wow, thank you for sharing this amazing Ancients Ruins . Stay safe. God bless you 🙏

[@Ccfatfat8427]

Very cool, it’s like going back into time. Also, what a gnarly hike. Cheers

[@luciamartinez9110]

What a gorgeous place an amazing ruin. Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen.

[@danieldegennaro5606]

I thoroughly enjoyed your hike to a place we do not understand. I hope you spent time just sitting and absorbing your surroundings. Understanding does not come easily. What inspiring scenery! If you met the people who lived here, would they share their food with you, give you a place to sleep? Probably. Enjoy the journey.

[@rickdavid1795]

Thanks for taking us along with you. Extraordinarily amazing

[@leesherman100]

Incredible journey I must say. The structure is awe inspiring. Quite the hike as it were. Worth every step! Five stars. *****

[@pauls126]

40 yrs in CO loving the high country like you guys. I will leave whats left of my knees on those beautiful mtns. Bro has bagged 30 14ers!! Cool!! Sanjuans are really beautiful. Sangres too Thanks for the great footage

[@slimpickins9124]

Pretty challenging hike there guys. I'm too old for this type of stuff & it's very cool watching your adventure from my couch...heh. Subbed & will be looking for more of your vids.

[@SomeStrangemysterious]

What an incredible hike and adventure. Thank you for taking us along to a site I would have never seen or been able to get to myself.

[@woobenten4830]

Incredible video! Thanks for all the high quality video of the hike! Pretty amazing to imagine a life like that up on the cliff side. Although I guess if kids were born up there, they really wouldn’t know any difference and would likely continue the tradition…incredible history indeed

[@BettyH-p8u]

Absolutely beautiful ! But definitely a younger persons hike or a very fit older person’s hike ! Thank you for “taking us older folks along “ be very careful ! ❤❤🙀👵🏻😱🖖🏼👽🐲👍🏻

[@VincenzoDeMarco-k3w]

Very Very Good Video. You both did Real Good, Super Nice & a lot of work getting there n back. Incredible.

[@larsw8601]

Wow, awesome hike, July??? in AZ?? Too hot...but you did it. I spent summer and holidays in AZ when my dad moved there. I went into the Superstition mtns and other notable places to explore, but not to this extent. Good job. Too old to do this now, thx for the journey!

[@guzavevic6736]

Amazing. I didn't know about those ruins. In my bucket list now.

[@Pompomgrenade]

It's no wonder Mount Whitney is so popular with its staging area near 8000 and the 14k peak taunting all as accessible😂... You took us on a very challenging hike, 😮 it presents all of the factors that get people lost, walking in circles and in over their head on a quest. ❤ Very inspiring videos, always.

[@industrialcomfort]

My wife and I did this hike several years ago. One of the most spectacular adventures we've ever done. Truly a special place.

[@AE-km1gz]

I trusted my sister on a hike once and she didn’t realize it was a 14 mile round trip hike up and across 3 or 4 mountains. It was probably a once in a lifetime hike for me, I haven’t felt the need to go back since. When we came back down the mountain, 3 black bears followed us til we were out of site - THANKFULLY they didn’t pursue lol. Anyway, thanks for these videos, I don’t know that I’ll be making hikes ever again after that but I love to watch! 😅

[@HGWTPaladin]

Enjoy you and your brother doing this for not only yourselves but also for us all. I’m 71 and no doubt couldn’t make that hike now.

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

What you went threw to show this buetiful sight,thank you

[@ozzielinkin]

WOW !!!!!!!! Great job . Cant believe you went out on that ledge !!!!!!!!!!!! THX FOR POSTING

[@_alyse]

So I went in for the historic journey, but left with something deep & tender. Best moment at 38:40 when brother kind of taps his fingers on the beam. I watched it over and over. Says it all is full of wonder. I love little moments like that. And how they tell eachother to be careful and watch out for snakes...no macho bs. And didnt edit out. Its refreshing. Brotherhood outshines the actual cliffdwelling. But it was cool too.

[@odessadelphine6061]

Just as I was reading your comment about 38:40 I looked up and saw it! 😳😊🌹

[@dr.brandileebunge]

This was such a beautiful video. I appreciate you sharing your adventure with us who aren't able to get out into the deep nature we love so much. 💯👌🌟🎉

[@this-is-slammin-549]

Stunning hike guys!!! Thank you!

[@Ddax-td7qy]

I love the looking down shot at 23+ I remember as I progressed as a skier, how much steeper it always looked down vs going up! Some brain hardwiring going on...

[@dottiannblakemore9231]

Thank You so much. Viewed this video from My sick bed (just a bad cold) and enjoy the armchair hike so much! God Bless you both.❤

[@JupiterNeptun1579]

Wow, very nice. I’m a yr late to watch your adventures, thanks for doing it I used to be a hiker I hiked Grand Canyon all the to the bottom when I was late 40 to early 50, twice and half through marvins garden. Enjoy take advantage being healthy and young. Thanks again.

[@debeeolson2523]

Such a beautiful area and the ruins are fantastic. Thank you so much. Wow.

[@candicevee1]

What an interesting hike with beautiful ruins. Good job recording. Thank you.

[@bellestarr6484]

Thank you for taking me along on this ferocious hike.

[@GeorgeMaslen]

Thanks for taking us along! What great views!

[@angelcat7753]

This is beautiful. Love the dog with scenery backdrop. Thanks for video. Sierra Buttes & Sardine lake is a sweet place. But much easier to get too. Polywogs as big as softballs😂 dragonflies not mosquitoes like where you were at.

[@tjordulf]

Man, I laid, chillin on my sofa, and I'm outta breath and sweating, just watching this!!! Thanks for makin the effort.

[@scottsr.]

Great video, my friend. First time viewer and I'd really like to see more. I'm really into history of all sorts. I live in Utah so I'm familiar with the territory. Kudos for the respect you've displayed. Keep it up ! 👍

[@JimCockerham]

Thanks for sharing your hike. You caught some beautiful views. That looked like a very challenging hike.

[@INCREDHISTORY]

Thanks for watching Jim!

[@Co4532]

Awesome, I made the hike up in the early 80s.

[@Lisa-pl6gv]

This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

[@sherryh7485]

On a trip out west many years ago we visited ruins tours at several locations. I recall that the pueblo cliff style was so hot but a definite difference just ducking inside a chamber or room. Thru the centuries, people used ingenious methods to survive in their environments.

[@debbieritter1096]

This was fun- going on a strenuous hike from the comfort of my home- and got to see a magnificent piece of history- thank you!

[@openskyphotography]

So glad you made this journey and shared it. Was very interesting! Makes you wonder if the people who built that structure spent more time going up-canyon to do their hunting/gathering on the more gently-sloped terrain of the Aztec Peak area, instead of going up and down the canyon (Devil's Chasm). Maybe they did that trek less frequently.

[@jacasadia]

Thank you for sharing. Its an amazing place!

[@miguelcamacho776]

thank you so much

[@bryan81584]

I hiked that about 13 years ago. Amazing to see how much this area has changed. It was a grueling hike, but we didn't do it in the summer! Gotta do it in the adjacent seasons for sure. But man what a memorable hike. So many sections and elements to it. Gaps in the trail, scrambles up alonside waterfalls, the ruins themselves, and even a cave near the end.

[@morganplisken7271]

Great video, 62 now and want to go hiking still. I need a pack mule ,because of knees , with luxury items, cot, ammo , tarp etc.

[@maurafahey8217]

Thanks! Your videos are great and informative. Life Long hiker of Northern AZ. Bern off grid for 35 years.0nly in the southwest will you find these huge ruins in such a remote area; elevation 😊 of insane proportions. 😅

[@kurtweiand7086]

I lived 6 years in Arizona, then in my late 20's, and felt fond memories from your video! 😊 Thanks for the trip! I'm enjoying it!

[@erickrueger2869]

Thanks for this! Bizarre remote refuge in inaccessible place. Door ways and roof pole holes suggest a race of small people compared to modern people. Dwellings would be very difficult to provision. Dwellers must have been hated by numerous enemies to resort to this extreme form of refuge.

[@gdflsp]

I don't think they were hated or filled with fear. But smart. Imagine what it was like with no rule of law. You would be thinking about food water and protecting your women and children. There have always been bad people since beginning of time. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@rusty1187]

My calves are hurting just watching this!!!

[@robinanoble4664]

Wow what amazing journey. Many thanks.