A Secret way to see Antelope Canyon for FREE via Lake Powell

[@Go-Travel]

This place looks amazing! Thank you for sharing this experience. Great video!

[@RoadTripTravel]

It really is a cool experience. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Mike

[@jona8a373]

Thanks to this video I got to enjoy it back in January.... It was a very beautiful experience... Great arm workout 💪

[@RoadTripTravel]

That's fantastic, so good to hear. I'm glad you had a good time. I am fascinated to go back myself as the lake was really low when I went. I bet you were able to kayak into the canyon a lot farther than I was able to. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@jona8a373]

@@RoadTripTravelyes I have... just subbed 👍👍 keep them coming

[@RoadTripTravel]

Awesome, thanks @@jona8a373 !

[@efone3553]

Interested in doing this. Can you really get into antelope canyon. He didn't show that in the video

[@johnwyliejr347]

I was fortunate to get to do a self guided tour thru lower antelope canyon, right before the ended allowing people in unguided. My son and I were the first ones in when it opened that morning, and had about 2 hours in there with our cameras and tripods. Purely breathtaking.

[@RoadTripTravel]

Oh, that's fantastic! Thank you for sharing your experience, and, for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@MB_NL]

How did you do that? Did you just show up very early? I am planning to visit tomorrow, but I hate the 80 dollar fee per person. It is way too much

[@RoadTripTravel]

@@MB_NL I agree, the prices and crowds have made it unenjoyable. Rent a kayak and head out early and do the canyon as illustrated in this video. Be sure to take lots of water, very hot this time of year. Enjoy and report back on how it went.

[@johnwyliejr347]

@MB_NL they stopped doing the unguided photography tripod tours years back unfortunately.

[@YourMarketingCoach]

What a fantastic video...I now so want to do this trip, looks so fun!

[@RoadTripTravel]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it. Hope you make it one day soon.

[@michalnanny1098]

Great video! Your comment at the end (saying that paddling back was no fun) was so important, and helped me decide to not kayak with my boys. By the way, I saw a boat (at least two seats) at the entrance to the canyon. Does that mean that you can boat all the way there??

[@RoadTripTravel]

Oh, I'm so glad you found it helpful. Yes, you can boat all the way there, however there is often a lot of sludge at the end. Thanks so much for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@youbetu18]

going to do this in a couple of days. thanks for the recommendation!

[@RoadTripTravel]

Fantastic! Please do let me know how it went. The water level is much higher now than when I recorded this video. Thank you for watching. Cheers, Mike

[@youbetu18]

@@RoadTripTravel just got back home. its still an incredible ride. watching your video again the water level on my pictures is about 15 feet higher. thanks so much for this recommendation. One of my favorite things of the trip, right after moonscape overlook at sunrise. i have a picture at pretty much the same point as 1:25 of your video. the far away wall has roughly three colors (dark, brighter and then dark again from top to bottom). the water level now is slightly below the line where it changes from brighter to darker red.

[@RoadTripTravel]

@@youbetu18 So glad you enjoyed your trip and that the video was helpful. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your experience! I now want to go back! ;-) Cheers, Mike

[@alecharper515]

Great video!

[@RoadTripTravel]

Thank you so much! Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@safepetproducts]

How far up the canyon can you go? Do you eventually run in to the tours coming the other way?

[@RoadTripTravel]

Great question! I went quite a ways, but have no idea how far (when you're in a slot, you have no perception). I don't see why you would not eventually meet up with a tour group, but there may be obstacles you can't overcome. For example, if you saw the part where I was climbing the ladder, if that had not been there, I don't think I could have gone any farther. Would be fun to see how far you can in fact go. Thanks so much for watching, and, for your great question. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@greatdane145]

You can’t get to the other side. There is a road going over the canyon and there is no tunnel

[@tammie1078]

Wow this looks incredible, and must be easy to get lost in. Hope to visit AZ one day.

[@RoadTripTravel]

It really is an amazing area to explore. You wouldn't get lost, only one way in and one way out. Hope you make it to Arizona one day soon, it's an amazing state to explore. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers, Mike

[@giseledeconto2795]

Hi, Mike! Thank you for the video. Do you know if we're allowed to bring our own kayak?

[@RoadTripTravel]

Hi Gisele! My pleasure, thanks for watching. Absolutely! What you want to do is go to the Antelope Point boat ramp. There is plenty of parking, but you'll want to go to the end of the boat ramp, drop off your kayak, then move your car to the parking lot. Currently, the water level is about 20-25' below the boat ramp, but you should be able to lug your kayak to the water if you have two people. Then, it's just a short paddle to the opening of Antelope Canyon. Once you reach it, it's a very calm and peaceful paddle. It will take at least 30-45min to reach the end (depending on the lake levels), from there you can leave your kayak behind and go for a scenic hike. Be sure to wear shoes, it can be very hot on the sand. By June (after the snow melt up north) the lake should be high enough to open the boat ramp, so it will be even easier to get your kayak in the water. Hope you have a fantastic time. Please check back and let me know how it went. Cheers, Mike

[@giseledeconto2795]

Mike, thank you very much for your kind assistance! Your help will certainly contribute to making our experience much more pleasant. We're looking forward to arriving in August.

[@RoadTripTravel]

@@giseledeconto2795You're very welcome. August is peak season, so I would highly recommend going in the very early morning. It would start to get busy by 9-10am.

[@giseledeconto2795]

You're the best! Thanks!!@@RoadTripTravel

[@RoadTripTravel]

@@giseledeconto2795Aww...thank you. 🙏

[@MrOrynyak]

Hi, great videos! Is it legal to go into the canyon though, I've heard there is a trespassing sign, and u still can't enter the it without navajo guide, thanks?

[@RoadTripTravel]

Thank you! I don't think the legislature has passed any laws against it, but it is possible that the Navajo Nation has a no trespassing sign as you get close to their tour area. I did not hike that far. That said, many people do hike this and you'll see some amazing slots, perhaps not quite as remarkable as what you would see on the tour, but it's also free. The tours are over $100/pp. This part of the canyon is in the National Park system, so yes, you can enter without a Navajo guide.

[@MrOrynyak]

Thanks )

[@greatdane145]

You are not getting to the point where it costs to go. Simply because it’s separated due to the highway

[@randallstewart1224]

@@greatdane145 The Lower Antelope empties into Lake Powell. If you start at the Lake, you have a flood plain to transit to the lower end of that slot canyon, distance depending on the lake lever. I've never done it, so I have no info on the travel distance up that slot to where the tours enter at the top end, by that is basically at the highway. From there, you cross the highway and face a three mile distance to the lower opening of Upper Antelope. This is basically deep, loose, sandy river bottom, so it's a brute of a hike, assuming the tribe will let you do it. The tour groups use large, off-road trucks with all terrain tires to plow through that part.

[@aerotrunk]

Great video. The place looks so beautiful and amazing.

[@RoadTripTravel]

Thank you! It really is, one of my favorites. Thanks for watching!

[@aerotrunk]

@@RoadTripTravel I want to send you a brand proposal. What is the best email to contact you, Mike? Thanks. -Keith

[@randallstewart1224]

These slot canyons were literally cut by periodic flash floods. When you access them, bypassing the tribal supervision, there is a risk in Spring and Fall/Winter that you can find yourself down in a slot when the accumulated flood waters from rainfall a dozen miles away comes through. In that case, just kiss your ass goodbye, as did a dozen German tourists who got caught like that about 25 years ago, even though they were with a supervised tour group and just "upstream" from where this video was shot. The guide and one or two tourists survived. They were picking up "floaters" in Lake Powell for weeks. Always check the area weather first.

[@RoadTripTravel]

Thanks so much for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers!

[@youbetu18]

good call. Every slot canyon has this warning, should definitely be included in this video as well for everyone's safety.

[@MeshMarketingGuru]

This is a fantastic video, thank you for the information!

[@RoadTripTravel]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Mike

[@SteveMenardDesignDXM]

We experienced the canyon on kayaks via Antelope Creek. Once the creek ran dry, we hiked for another 45 minutes or so in the blasting, furnace-like heat (July 7, 2024). As luck would have it, a small slab of rock did shear off while we were kayaking in. Fortunately, it wasn't so large as to cause any significant disruption.

[@RoadTripTravel]

Oh, I bet that was hot! Ugh, thankfully you were not hurt by the slab shearing off. Thanks for watching, and, for sharing your experience. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@SteveMenardDesignDXM]

​@@RoadTripTravel Already subscribed! Take care, Mike!

[@ThePOAProject-wn6nw]

I really like your style!

[@isis6790]

I enjoyed very much this video. Thank you

[@RoadTripTravel]

Aw...thank you so much. I appreciate ya watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@josephdoan1355]

Production is great

[@RoadTripTravel]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it. Thank you for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@gontzalestebez1070]

Hello! How long took you kayaking from Marina point to the beggining of the hike?

[@RoadTripTravel]

I think it was about 1:15. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@joannefarrimond4415]

Wow!! What a beautiful place! This looks like a great way to see Antelope Canyon, especially if you enjoy kayaking. What time of year would you recommend visiting?

[@RoadTripTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ;-) I would say Spring or Fall to avoid the crowds and heat. When I went in early October is was perfect. Plenty warm and very few people.

[@Horselings]

Good information. I do wish we could have seen what was at the top of that ladder. :)

[@RoadTripTravel]

Thank you for watching. Yeah, I do too as many people have been asking, but I was short on time and did not think about it in the moment. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@kathleensmithcreations2082]

Looking for more information. After leaving your kayak how long was the hike to the slot canyon?

[@RoadTripTravel]

Hi Kathleen! Well, it all depends on how high the lake level is. It is higher now then when I went and is going to continue to get higher for another month or so. I would say the canyon starts to narrow into a slot in about 15-20 minutes of hiking. Then you can go as far as you want, enjoying the waves of the slot along the way. Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

Well....seeing that large chunk of sandstone fall all of a sudden changed my mind on kayaking. Nope nope nope!!! It's all yours buddy.

[@RoadTripTravel]

Haha...I don't blame you. It had me a bit nervous as well. Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@toddr6992]

I am thinking about planning a trip to see Antelope Canyon very soon. If you take the Kayak can you get to the upper and lower Antelope canyons? I heard if you take a kayak through you can only get to see canyon X. I would very much like to visit all parts while I'm there because it's a far drive, but I don't want to pay for a tour. Thanks in advance and thank you for sharing this video!

[@RoadTripTravel]

Because the lake was so low when I did this video, it was a bit of a hike to get to the slots, so I don't know how far it is until you get to the end of the lower canyon where one of the tours takes place. You cannot reach the upper for sure. If you don't wait to pay, this kayak trip is a fantastic experience, you'll see a wide open canyon, then as you hike further in it turns into a slot. It's not quite as dramatic as the tours, but you have far fewer people to contend with as well. I would recommend going as early as you can as in the summer months it will get crowded. Anyhow, I hope that helps. Have a great time and thanks for watching. Cheers, Mike

[@toddr6992]

@@RoadTripTravel I will definitely kayak there, seems like a better experience like you said and far more fun. Thanks again!

[@RoadTripTravel]

@@toddr6992 It really is a fun experience. Hope you have a great time. Cheers!

[@n0dedotorg]

So is there an "end" to the slot canyon where you can't go any further?

[@RoadTripTravel]

Sure, there is an end, just like anything, but it would be difficult to reach. There are many dramatic inclines to overcome, I showed just one in the video where someone had brought a ladder. Thx for watching. Cheers, Mike

[@Zack-m5g]

The rocks falling happened a few years ago on the turn to go up to padre bay and wasn’t even close to the area he was paddling through .

[@RoadTripTravel]

This video was from a few years ago and what does your comment have to do with the price of rice in China? It's the same rock sediment, it could happen anywhere. It's so crazy that this is all you got from the video.

[@barbarazayasmusic]

Can you please share website to rent the kayak in advance?

[@RoadTripTravel]

Hey Barbara, this is where I rented my kayak at Antelope Maria. There are often people who rent at Antelope Point boat ramp, which is closer to the opening of the canyon, but with water levels so low the past year, it has been difficult for renters. However, the water is rising fast, so depending on when you visit, there may be options at Antelope Point. antelopepointlakepowell.com/kayak-and-sea-doo/ Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@CA-qx1mv]

Can you hike up to where the land tours take you into Upper Antelope Canyon?

[@RoadTripTravel]

It is the same canyon for sure, but there may be some vertical areas that are impassible. I came across one, but someone had put a ladder there. Since you're in a narrow slot, you could come across a vertical area that would be too difficult to navigate. Sorry I don't have a definitive answer. While I hiked quite a ways in, I did not go all the way to the tour area. Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@Nick-wq2ph]

Mike how long did it take you to do the whole trip?

[@RoadTripTravel]

About 4 hours. Thanks so much for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike!

[@kevinhoppus]

What time was It when you were there?

[@RoadTripTravel]

I think I rented the kayak around 8am, so I was probably in the canyon around 9am. Thx for watching. Cheers, Mike

[@MB-mh6xv]

Back in the 80's I used to drive right up, pull over and hike down with virtually no one there.

[@RoadTripTravel]

Oh, wow, how cool would that have been! It's a shame it is hard to find undiscovered places like that once was anymore. Thank you for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@martinginsburg7222]

@@RoadTripTravel because of social media profiteers like you is why these places are expensive zoos of tourists

[@ES-ge7bb]

Did you only go as far as the ladder?

[@RoadTripTravel]

I did go past the ladder a bit, but because of the ladder, I could not carry my gear up with me to film. Thanks so much for watching! Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@anapadilla7193]

How far is the hike to the canyon from where u left ur kayak?

[@RoadTripTravel]

Oh, it depends on the lake level (which is currently increasing) and how far you want to hike. Once I left the kayak it was an wide open canyon for about 15 min, then it started to narrow into a slot. I did not go as far as where the tours start, so I don't know how much farther it was. Hope that helps a little. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@crystalwandell9721]

Were you nervous leaving your paddleboard??

[@RoadTripTravel]

No, the only way to get there is by kayak or paddleboard, so I just don't see how or why anyone would run off with it. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@ИльяКиселев-ц9м]

Hi , what price for kayak rent ? I can’t find this information…

[@RoadTripTravel]

There are many places in town that rent kayaks. I rented from: antelopepointlakepowell.com, I think it was about $25 for half a day.

[@plunderdogleather1318]

This is not promised to be an easy trip by paddle. Dont’ count on making it. The tour is cheap enough. Best be off the water by noon. Those winds pick up and it can get quite ugly. Also, You’re not allowed to hike into the picturesque part of Antelope canyon. If you think this will get you there, you’re mistaken and missing out.

[@priyankapanwar7360]

Its natural? Seems like creativity by our

[@RoadTripTravel]

Yes, created by Mother Nature.

[@tomdavid1309]

Can you take a raft with a small troller there?

[@RoadTripTravel]

Yes, no problem. Thx for watching. Cheers, Mike

[@moriscondo5511]

I've done this and it's no where near secret. Also, that thumbnail is fake and it total clickbait.... another thing people should know: you can't get to the super cool section from Lake Pawell due to a huge dryfall (not shown in this video) that can't be upclimed. You have to enter above the dryfall through the Navajo tour groups

[@richthetrashpicker-upper5244]

Cool

[@RoadTripTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers!

[@richthetrashpicker-upper5244]

@@RoadTripTravel Thank you for filming it

[@RoadTripTravel]

@@richthetrashpicker-upper5244 My pleasure. Thank you so much for watching! Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@greatdane145]

So I just finished the same route. First of all it’s not free. How can it be free when you have to rent a kayak? Second you have to pay 30 bucks to enter the park to get to the marina … and this is not the „normal“ antelope canyon where everybody makes the pictures. It’s still very beautiful but you didn’t even show the beautiful spots.

[@skpmnn]

As he said, if you have your own "kayak"......😊

[@YuliExplora]

Do you know if you decide to do the marine and rent would they take you there or you still have to do it yourself?

[@theninja001]

Bring your own kayak

[@shanefanon]

Consonantly surprised by the many Kayak and canoe people without flotation devices attached to themselves ... you know... Life Vests .Cost Free. Ha,ha,ha ... Too stupid true ! Be safe. Have fun !

[@RoadTripTravel]

That is a good point for sure. Personally, I am a good swimmer and the water is pretty calm, but it is a good idea. Case in point, I actually helped a couple who fell out of their kayak and were exhausted trying to get back in before I reached them. Thankfully they had their life jackets on. It took some effort, but I was able to help get them back in their boat. Thanks so much for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@3dpete1]

Clickbait thumbnail photo of kayaking through the slot part of Antelope canyon = 100% bullsh*t

[@ZeenatZeenatali-jf5dp]

Alhumdulillah.Allah oAkber.

[@onenikkione]

Don't worry, your secret is safe with me

[@RoadTripTravel]

Haha...thank you for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@stephendodson444]

I live there. It's an untruth. The lake end is not really great at all, nothing like the pay part. And the part of Powell you have to kayak is the main boat channel, with constant boat wakes, really the most unnaturactive part of the lake to kayak. Do the river instead.

[@RoadTripTravel]

Really? Did you watch the entire video? It's pretty amazing, but yes, the paid part is better, but with throngs of people and high price. Only part of the kayak is the main boat channel, Antelope Canyon is a no-wake zone (as illustrated in the video,) and is quite nice. Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@bryanmaxwell7332]

How about just watch it on KZbin for free…???

[@RoadTripTravel]

Sure, you can live vicariously. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Mike

[@jc4evur661]

Antelope Canyon is a small place, that is on indian land. The indians view it as a money maker so they don't care how many tourists they truck in there. Because of this, the last few times I visited there it was flooded with tourists...just another place were loving to death.

[@freshseeker]

Antelope Canyon is on navajo nation land, which is off limits to anyone other than navajo. now you're cheating the families who live there and sending amateurs to a potentially deadly area.

[@gesx6598]

"Secret"? Not anymore.

[@RoadTripTravel]

Ha, well, it's still a secret until you watch this video. ;-) Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

[@Panreynolds]

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